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Orthopedic Surgeon Salary in San Francisco, CA

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.

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Demand: +8%
$724,500
/ year (Median Base Pay)
ðŸ’ĩ Hourly Equivalent: $348.31/hr
📊 80% Range: $524,400 – $1,090,200
📍 Regional Multiplier: +38% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $524,400
25th % Junior $624,450
50th % Median $724,500
75th % Senior $907,350
90th % Top 10% $1,090,200
Base Annual Salary $724,500
Target Annual Bonus $86,940
Annual Stock / Equity $159,390
Total Compensation (TC) $970,830
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in San Francisco, CA

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Orthopedic Surgeon

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Orthopedic Surgeon

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$524,400
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Orthopedic Surgeon

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$724,500
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Orthopedic Surgeon

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$907,350
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$1,090,200

Orthopedic Surgeon Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$724,500

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$714,000

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$703,500

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$672,000

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$672,000

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$672,000

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$656,250

California

COL Index: 142%
$656,250

Role Profile & Career Requirements

Orthopedic Surgeons diagnose, treat, and perform operative procedures on musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, and joint replacements.

Required Education
M.D. / D.O. + 5-Year Orthopedic Residency + Fellowship
Experience Benchmark
9+ years post-undergrad
10-Year Projected Growth
+8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Orthopedic Surgeon make in San Francisco, CA?

The median annual salary for a Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA is $724,500, with entry-level professionals earning around $524,400 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $1,090,200.

What is the average hourly rate for a Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?

On average, a Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA makes approximately $348.31 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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