The mean hourly wage for orthopedic surgeons across the U.S. is $178.56, according to the Bureau of Labor Statics, which is significantly higher than the minimum wage in each state.
Here is how the mean hourly wage for orthopedic surgeons compares to the minimum wage in each state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Labor:
Note: Compensation data for orthopedic surgeons was not available for every state.
Alabama
Mean hourly wage for orthopedic surgeons: $152.86
State minimum hourly wage: No state minimum wage law, but employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
Arizona
Mean hourly wage for orthopedic surgeons: $194.80
State minimum hourly wage: $13.85
Arkansas
Mean hourly wage for orthopedic surgeons: $175.76
State minimum hourly wage: $11.00
Colorado
Mean hourly wage for orthopedic surgeons: $152.07
State minimum hourly wage: $13.65
Florida
Mean hourly wage for orthopedic surgeons: $154.06
State minimum hourly wage: $11.00
Hawaii
Mean hourly wage for orthopedic surgeons: $266.60
State minimum hourly wage: $12.00
Illinois
Mean hourly wage for orthopedic surgeons: $128.27
State minimum hourly wage: $13.00
Indiana
Mean hourly wage for orthopedic surgeons: $122.32
State minimum hourly wage: $7.25
Iowa
Mean hourly wage for orthopedic surgeons: $149.86
State minimum hourly wage: $7.25
Kansas
Mean hourly wage for orthopedic surgeons: $178.61
State minimum hourly wage: $7.25
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