• Orthopedic Surgeons
  • Health Science
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 468,158
    $208,070 range bar $1,053,354
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Slow Growing
  • Orthopedic Surgeons diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

What do they typically do

  • Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system
  • Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions, and provide treatments
  • Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure
  • Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff
  • Operate on patient's musculoskeletal system to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patient's functions

Number of Jobs

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Job Growth +0.3%
Job Openings 9

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Education & Training

  • Education

    Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.
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