Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Salary in Tennessee

In Tennessee we have BLS pay data for orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) in Memphis only, where the average is $370,050 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the orthopedic surgeons (except pediatric) average at $341,820 and the median at $325,520 for 180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $373,570.

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric average salary by city in Tennessee

Memphis$370,050

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Memphis	$370,050	$325,520	$212,670	$259,063	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary in other states

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary by city and state

More about pay in Tennessee

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1242.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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