45BX Orthopedic Surgeon to Civilian Resume: Jobs & Pay

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Civilian jobs your experience qualifies you for

Your $19 package includes a personal Career Match Report built from your own duties. Here are the jobs the U.S. Department of Labor matches to 45BX, with typical national pay.

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

$358,550/yr typical pay

Steady demand

Pediatric Surgeons

$559,030/yr typical pay

Slow growth

Surgical Assistants

$66,800/yr typical pay

Growing

Podiatrists

$160,300/yr typical pay

Slow growth

Family Medicine Physicians

$244,180/yr typical pay

Steady demand

Typical pay = national median from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by location and experience. Job matches from the O*NET Military Crosswalk.

What employers will see on your resume

Sample resume lines built from the tasks the U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET) lists for civilian jobs that match 45BX. Use the ones that describe what you actually did.

Analyzed patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure
Conducted research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes related to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases
Conducted research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes
Consulted with patient's other medical care specialists, such as cardiologist and endocrinologist, to determine if surgery is necessary
Monitored and maintained aseptic technique throughout procedures
Treated bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles

Examples only, adapted from O*NET task statements for Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric and Pediatric Surgeons. Your resume is written from your own duties and uses only the numbers you give us.

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A note from the founder

I served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force from 2001 to 2009 as a 2W0 Munitions Systems specialist and a C-130 Loadmaster. I didn't work Orthopedic Surgeon, so this page leans on O*NET and BLS data rather than my own memories. The problem is the same, though: your experience is valuable, and it has to be written in the civilian employer's language.

Travis Loso, founder of DutyToResume

Questions veterans ask

Do I list 45BX on a civilian resume?

Lead with a civilian job title that fits what you actually did (the matches on this page, like orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric, are a good place to start), and add a secondary line like 'Military title: Orthopedic Surgeon (45BX), U.S. Air Force'. Recruiters search civilian titles; the code helps veteran-focused employers.

What civilian jobs fit 45BX best?

O*NET maps 45BX to 10 related civilian occupations. The closest matches include orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric, pediatric surgeons, and surgical assistants.

Which 45BX career match pays the most?

Of the matches on this page, Pediatric Surgeons has the highest national median pay: $559,030 a year (BLS 2025). Pay varies by location and experience.

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Last updated 2026-10-14. Sources: O*NET OnLine Military Crosswalk (O*NET 31.0), https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections, as published on O*NET OnLine occupation summaries.

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