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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in Nevada

Considering working as an Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in Nevada? Here’s what the data says. Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system. Excludes “Pediatric Surgeons” (29-1243).

$219,790 Median Annual Wage (Nevada)

$126,544 National Median Annual Wage

50 Nevada Employment

Extensive Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Make in Nevada?

The orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric working in Nevada, the median annual wage is $219,790 per year (or roughly $105.67/hour).

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$100,360	$48.25
25th percentile	$141,330	$67.95
Median (50th)	$219,790	$105.67
75th percentile	n/a	n/a
90th percentile	n/a	n/a

Salary ranges for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in Nevada

The job concentration index in Nevada relative to the national average — is 0.35, indicating fewer orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric earn a median of $126,544 per year ($60.84/hour), exceeding the Nevada median.

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric earnings in Nevada vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 602,557 orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in the U.S.. In Nevada alone, about 50 people work in this role. That’s fewer than the typical state, which employs around 180 orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric.

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric in Nevada vs. the average state

Forecasted number of jobs for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

Top Nevada Metros for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

These are the Nevada metros with the most orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in Nevada.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	30	n/a

Top States for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Employment

The table below shows the states where the most orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric work.

State	Number Employed
California	2,560
New York	1,450
Florida	950
Georgia	750
New Jersey	620
Ohio	550
North Carolina	440
Wisconsin	410
Minnesota	330
Washington	320
Michigan	310
Pennsylvania	270
Illinois	250
Alabama	240
Massachusetts	200
Connecticut	180
New Hampshire	170
Iowa	170
Arizona	160
South Dakota	150

Highest-Paying States for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

The highest-paying states for orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric.

State	Annual Median Salary
Ohio	$220,390
Nevada	$219,790
New York	$215,630
Massachusetts	$193,200

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric typically:

Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes related to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions, and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, or operating rooms.
Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.
Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment.
Operate on patient's musculoskeletal system to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patient's functions.
Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.
Prepare case histories.

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Epic Systems In-demand technologies: Epic Systems

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

Medicine
Multiple-Pathway Medical Fellowship Programs
Orthopedic Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs

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Also Known As

Doctor, Foot and Ankle Surgeon, General Orthopedic Surgeon, General Surgeon, Hand Surgeon, Medical Doctor (MD), Orthopaedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Orthopedic Physician, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgery Physician, Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, Physician, Physician Surgeon.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 29-1242.00

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