Orthopaedic surgeons earn an average annual wage of $378,250, positioning them competitively among other physician specialties. Cardiologists top the list with a mean annual wage of $423,250, followed by anesthesiologists at $339,470. Ophthalmologists earn $312,120 on average, while surgeons in other specialties make approximately $343,990 annually. These figures underscore the lucrative nature of orthopedic surgery and highlight the significant earning potential within this medical field compared to other specialties.
