Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
SOC Code: 29-1242 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $149,053 | $363,730 | $578,386 | $793,062 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $75,442 | $291,096 | $506,730 | $722,384 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $148,429 | $321,547 | $494,686 | $667,805 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $97,760 | $278,928 | $460,117 | $641,285 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $155,792 | $303,638 | $451,464 | $599,310 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $190,382 | $321,360 | $452,317 | $583,294 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $137,779 | $286,146 | $434,512 | $582,878 |
| Yakima, WA | $199,763 | $327,434 | $455,083 | $582,754 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $199,638 | $326,934 | $454,251 | $581,547 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $151,320 | $293,488 | $435,635 | $577,803 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Physicians | 6 | $80,973 |
| University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC | 6 | $325,294 |
| University of Minnesota Physicians | 4 | $194,454 |
| Middletown Medical PC | 4 | $400,000 |
| UPMC Medical Education | 3 | $65,910 |
| UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS, INC. | 3 | $508,333 |
| Dubois Regional Medical Center | 3 | $700,000 |
| Physicians Network Medical Group, Inc. | 3 | $664,532 |
| The Aroostook Medical Center | 3 | $595,000 |
| UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS OF BROOKLYN, INC. | 3 | $549,480 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 | $460,556 |
| 2023 | 23 | $358,043 |
| 2024 | 41 | $358,728 |
| 2025 | 67 | $419,595 |
| 2026 | 2 | $164,456 |
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Epic Systems MEDITECH software Microsoft Windows Computer imaging software Electronic medical record EMR software Human resources management system HRMS Image-guided surgery software Integra Radionics NeuroSight Arc Medical laser control software Practice management software PMS Robotic surgery software Three-dimensional 3D virtual surgery software
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