10 lowest-paying states for orthopedic surgeons

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Orthopedic surgeons are compensated the least in Florida, where they earn an average of $243,472 — 24 percent less than the national average — according to career website ZipRecruiter.

The site compiles salary data, which was updated Sept. 11, from both employer job postings and third-party data sources.

The average annual salary for orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. is $322,236. They earn $382,102 per year in Nevada — 19 percent more than the national average.

Here are the 10 states where orthopedic surgeons are paid the least, along with the average annual salary, starting with the lowest-paying state:

1. Florida ($243,472)

2. Alabama ($243,724)

3. West Virginia ($244,698)

4. Louisiana ($247,511)

5. Kansas ($257,152)

6. Mississippi ($267,446)

7. Tennessee ($269,740)

8. Utah ($270,416)

9. Ohio ($275,594)

10. New Mexico ($275,600)

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