Hand Orthopedic Surgery Salary and Lifestyle Report
Based on 8 verified submissions as of April 25, 2025, Hand Orthopedic Surgery specialists average $810,000 annually, working 52 hours per week. This translates to $67,500 monthly and an hourly equivalent of $298.
Specializes in intricate surgery of the hand, wrist, and upper extremity, including microsurgery and complex reconstruction.
Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction
Hand Orthopedic Surgery specialists report 0 annual PTO days and work 52 hours weekly. Career satisfaction averages 4.4/5, with 88% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Compensation Structure and Practice Settings
Total compensation ranges from $775,000 to $1,200,000, with a median of $810,000. Base salary ($679,375) represents 84% of total pay.Unknown is the predominant practice setting (100% of specialists).
Experience and Career Progression
Hand Orthopedic Surgery specialists with 15+ years of experience earn $964,000 on average, compared to $555,000 for early-career physicians. This 74% increase reflects the value of experience in this subspecialty.
Salary Distribution
Distribution based on 8 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $810,000
Physician Satisfaction
Would Choose Again
Percentage of Hand Orthopedic Surgery physicians who would choose this specialty again if starting their career over.
Satisfaction Rating
Average satisfaction rating reported by Hand Orthopedic Surgery physicians (1-5 scale).
Career Satisfaction
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
Primary Challenges
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Salary Comparison
Location Statistics
Average Salary
$810,625
Median Salary
$810,000
Salary Range
$775,000 - $1,200,000
National Comparison
National Average
$810,625
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
8 local / 8 national reports
Salary by Practice Type
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $964,000 | 5 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $712,500 | 2 submissions |
| Academic | $240,000 | 1 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
Salary by Experience Level
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $240,000 | 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $650,000 | 1 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $801,667 | 3 submissions |
| 16+ years | $1,063,333 | 3 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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About Our Data
Our salary data is based on anonymous submissions from practicing physicians across the United States. We verify and clean the data to ensure accuracy and remove outliers.
Last updated: April 25, 2025