Cardiac Surgeon Salary

Updated: 30 May 2012
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Salary$62,596 - $502,810  
   
Bonus$923 - $52,080  
Profit Sharing$600 - $15,000  
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$80,700 - $524,277  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 30 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 153
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Salary Range

Healthcare$96,345 - $512,954
Hospital$83,897 - $503,636
Cardiothoracic Surgery$93,368 - $510,350
Medical Services$88,703 - $507,935
Acute Care Hospital$118,806 - $523,651
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Key Statistics for Cardiac Surgeon Salaries and Jobs

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Female
16%
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Male
84%
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Salary:$98,264 - $279,775 $197,444 - $406,806
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
3%
1-4 years
33%
5-9 years
23%
10-19 years
28%
20 years or more
14%
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Doctor of Medicine (MD)$81,703 - $450,208
Doctorate (PhD)$24,511 - $685,100
Doctorate (PhD), Medicine$183,753 - $301,674
Medical Doctor (MD), Medicine$117,916 - $356,078
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Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 89% dental benefits Dental: 64%
vision benefits Vision: 51% employee benefits None: 8%

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Cardiothoracic Surgeon
$70,000 - $510,293
 
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Cardiac Surgeon Job Description

People with the job title Cardiac Surgeon typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive methods, such as manual manipulation or by using instruments and appliances.

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