Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatrics in Boulder, CO make a median of $211,600 a year, or about $101.73 an hour. The range runs from $181K at the entry level to $624K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 105.2), so that salary is closer to $201,141 in real purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $2,033/month, or 15.9% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $212K actually covers in Boulder, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Boulder’s Regional Price Parity (105.2). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Boulder
Pay for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in Boulder runs about 41% below the U.S. median of $359K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $2,033/month, 16.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost-of-living overall is 5% above the national average (BEA RPP 105.2), so groceries and services cost more too. Lower pay, lower costs, Boulder can be a reasonable trade-off for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $535K | $582K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO
Entry-level orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics (10th percentile) start around $181K. Mid-career wages sit at $212K. Top earners bring in $624K or more, a $443K spread from bottom to top.
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $843K | +135% | N/A |
| West Virginia | $598K | +67% | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $572K | +60% | 290 |
| Montana | $561K | +56% | N/A |
| Arizona | $559K | +56% | 110 |
| New Hampshire | $556K | +55% | 80 |
| Washington | $553K | +54% | 290 |
| Mississippi | $544K | +52% | N/A |
| Minnesota | $538K | +50% | 320 |
| Oklahoma | $530K | +48% | 30 |
| Nebraska | $508K | +42% | 200 |
| Virginia | $479K | +34% | 170 |
| Georgia | $475K | +32% | 490 |
| Florida | $474K | +32% | 580 |
| Illinois | $427K | +19% | 170 |
| New York | $414K | +16% | 1,450 |
| Michigan | $413K | +15% | 200 |
| Massachusetts | $392K | +9% | N/A |
| Colorado | $385K | +7% | 410 |
| Pennsylvania | $354K | -1% | 240 |
| New Jersey | $341K | -5% | 420 |
| Tennessee | $326K | -9% | 180 |
| Alabama | $325K | -9% | 380 |
| North Carolina | $324K | -10% | 560 |
| Ohio | $323K | -10% | 500 |
| Kansas | $312K | -13% | N/A |
| Arkansas | $262K | -27% | 350 |
| California | $253K | -29% | N/A |
| Texas | $201K | -44% | 490 |
| Iowa | $189K | -47% | 260 |
| Indiana | $178K | -50% | 500 |
Showing 1–10 of 31 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric afford a 2BR apartment alone in Boulder?
Yes — at the median salary of $212K, rent takes 16.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,033/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics in Boulder?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics typically earn — is $181K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $10,544/month. At HUD’s $2,033/month FMR, rent would take 19% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric a high-paying job in Boulder?
Local pay runs 41% below the national median — $212K here vs. $359K nationally.
How does Boulder compare to the national average for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics?
Boulder pays $212K median vs. the U.S. average of $359K — that’s -41%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 105.2), the purchasing-power equivalent is $201K — below the national median.
How much do orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics make in Boulder, CO?
The median is $211,600 a year, that works out to about $102 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $180,610, and experienced orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics can clear $623,890. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $212K enough to live in Boulder?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $12,347/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,033/month, which eats 16.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric salary go in Boulder?
Boulder has a Regional Price Parity of 105.2 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric salary is worth about $201,141 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.