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Orthopedic Surgeon: H-1B salaries
81 labor condition applications used the job title Orthopedic Surgeon. Median offered base salary $448,720; middle half $306,250–$602,250.
Applications (LCAs)81
Median offered salary$448,720
Middle half of salaries$306,250–$602,250
10th–90th percentile$215,201–$674,662
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $424,982 |
| Level II (qualified) | $300,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $462,500 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $482,500 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 16 | $371,798 |
| FY2024 | 22 | $424,982 |
| FY2025 | 24 | $500,000 |
| FY2026 | 12 | $584,500 |
Cities
- Brooklyn, NY4
- Middletown, NY4
- Newburyport, MA4
- Augusta, GA3
- Presque Isle, ME3
- Watertown, NY3
- St. Cloud, MN3
- Durant, OK3
- Bronx, NY2
- Laredo, TX2
- Sunnyside, WA2
- Philadelphia, PA2
- Lawrence, KS2
- Lumberton, NC2
- Cooperstown, NY2
- Plainfield, IL2
- Riverside, CA1
- Lewiston, NY1
- Ellsworth, ME1
- Sun City, AZ1
- Yuba City, CA1
- Cleveland, OH1
- Powderly, KY1
- Phoenix, AZ1
- Pratt, KS1
- Plattsburgh, NY1
- Saint Paul, MN1
- Kankakee, IL1
- Warsaw, NY1
- Fairfield, OH1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).