Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatrics in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA make a median of $312,610 a year, or about $150.29 an hour. The range runs from $95K at the entry level to $561K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 106.67), so that salary is closer to $293,063 in real purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $2,255/month, or 13% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $313K get you in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom’s Regional Price Parity (106.67). 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom
Pay for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom runs about 13% below the U.S. median of $359K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $2,255/month, 13.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost-of-living overall is 7% above the national average (BEA RPP 106.67), so groceries and services cost more too. Lower pay, lower costs, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom can be a reasonable trade-off for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics in metros near Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $204K | $180K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $204K | $183K |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $727K | $725K |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $559K | $541K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
Entry-level orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics (10th percentile) start around $95K. Mid-career wages sit at $313K. Top earners bring in $561K or more, a $466K spread from bottom to top.
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can a orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric afford a 2BR apartment alone in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?
Yes — at the median salary of $313K, rent takes 13.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,255/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics typically earn — is $95K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,689/month. At HUD’s $2,255/month FMR, rent would take 40% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric a high-paying job in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?
Local pay runs 13% below the national median — $313K here vs. $359K nationally.
How does Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom compare to the national average for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom pays $313K median vs. the U.S. average of $359K — that’s -13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 106.67), the purchasing-power equivalent is $293K — below the national median.
How much do orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics make in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA?
The median is $312,610 a year, that works out to about $150 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $94,820, and experienced orthopedic surgeons, except pediatrics can clear $561,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $313K enough to live in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $16,435/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,255/month, which eats 13.7% 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom has a Regional Price Parity of 106.67 (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 $293,063 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.
