New York state has the highest number of top-ranked orthopedic hospitals in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, with 10 top facilities.
The best hospital for orthopedics in the country, New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, is also based on the state.
Seven of the 10 facilities are located in New York City.
Surgeons in New York state with eight to 14 years of experience earn an average of $420,978 a year, 7 percent lower than the national average, according to Medscape's salary explorer.