Orthopedic Surgery salary in Tennessee
What orthopedic surgery pay in Tennessee looks like before and after tax, and what it's worth once local prices are accounted for.
Annual mean
$341,820
-8.5% vs national mean
Est. take-home
$240,735
No state income tax
Adjusted for prices
$261,953
Price level 91.9 (US=100)
On adjusted take-home, Tennessee ranks #17 of 31 states for orthopedic surgery. See the full ranking →
Nearby states
| State | Annual mean | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $287,150 | $216,573 |
| Arkansas | $332,090 | $255,313 |
| Georgia | $503,390 | $327,593 |
| Mississippi | $523,450 | $381,649 |
| Missouri | $624,070 | $428,540 |
Wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — “Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric” (May 2025). Take-home is an estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction (federal + FICA + state income tax, wages only; state brackets from Tax Foundation) — not tax advice. Price level: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities (2024), US average = 100. Wages cover all employment settings and exclude many self-employed/partnership physicians; individual offers vary widely. VitalPost shows sourced public data for context only.