Five quick statistics on the field of orthopedics, based on the Merritt Hawkins physician revenue calculator and the 2021 Medscape physician compensation report.
1. Number of orthopedic U.S. surgeons: 17,368
2. Board certification: 86 percent
3. Surgeons age 55 and older: 58 percent
4. Average Revenue generated: $2.7 million
5. Mean Salary: $511,000