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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric (29-1242) in Connecticut
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State of Connecticut (1Q 2023)
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Estimated EmploymentN/A
Mean wageN/A
Entry wageN/A
10th percentile wage$223,648
50th percentile wage$233,056
90th percentile wageN/A
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Ambulatory Health Care Services$112.05
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric (29-1242)
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system. Excludes Pediatric Surgeons (29-1243).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $112.05$42.06 $69.99
2022$107.90+3.8%$40.50+3.8%$67.40
2021$103.10+4.7%$38.70+4.7%$64.40
2020$100.41+2.7%$37.69+2.7%$62.72
2019$98.37+2.1%$36.93+2.1%$61.45
2018$96.12+2.3%$36.08+2.3%$60.04
2017$94.08+2.2%$35.31+2.2%$58.76
2016$92.11+2.1%$34.58+2.1%$57.54
2015$90.37+1.9%$33.92+1.9%$56.45
2014$88.55+2.1%$33.24+2.1%$55.31
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $112.05 $25.76 $86.29
2022$107.90+3.8%$24.90+3.4%$83.00
2021$103.10+4.7%$23.56+5.7%$79.54
2020$100.41+2.7%$22.76+3.5%$77.65
2019$98.37+2.1%$22.11+2.9%$76.26
2018$96.12+2.3%$21.46+3.0%$74.65
2017$94.08+2.2%$20.85+2.9%$73.23
2016$92.11+2.1%$20.37+2.4%$71.75
2015$90.37+1.9%$19.85+2.6%$70.52
2014$88.55+2.1%$19.43+2.2%$69.12

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
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