Here are five numbers that provide insight into orthopedist compensation:
This information comes from Medscape's "Orthopedist Compensation Report 2023."
1. Orthopedists make an average of $573,000 in total compensation annually.
2. The average incentive bonus for orthopedists $134,000.
3. Most orthopedists, 59%, do not take on additional work to supplement their income.
4. Forty-nine percent of orthopedists feel fairly paid.
5. Just 7% of orthopedists participate in the value-based payment model.