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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric salary in Boulder, CO

The median orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric in Boulder, CO earns $211,600 a year, 41% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $12,347 a month.

10th percentile
$180,610
25th percentile
$180,610
Median percentile
$211,600
75th percentile
$417,160
90th percentile
$623,890

Based on 130 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$148,160 take-home a year
Gross pay$211,600
Federal income tax−$39,518
Social Security + Medicare−$14,612
Colorado income tax (approx.)−$9,310
Monthly take-home$12,347
Every two weeks$5,698

Does it go far here?

$201,137Median pay in Boulder, CO is worth this at average US prices (local price level 105.2 vs 100).
16%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,966 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Boulder, CO

JobMedian pay
Computer and Information Systems Managers$206,260
Architectural and Engineering Managers$203,420
Sales Managers$200,970
Marketing Managers$199,570
Financial Managers$192,970
Managers, All Other$179,090
Aerospace Engineers$167,160
Software Developers$164,560

All orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric salaries · Take-home pay in Colorado