Cardiothoracic surgeons working in the United States typically earn salaries in the range from $157,261 to $529,920 including bonuses and contributions from profit sharing according to the salary information provided by Payscale.
These professionals’ receive bonuses in the amount of up to $51,324 a year. Their annual earnings from profit sharing are generally in the range from $4,752 to $28,750.
The average starting salary for cardiothoracic surgeons in their first year is $360,000 a year according to the recruitment firm Profiles.
In terms of industry, cardiothoracic surgeons working in the health care sector generally make between $183,831 and $538,293 a year, those working at hospitals typically report an annual pay in the range from $122,554 and $516,765, and professionals working in cardiothoracic surgery are generally paid between $100,671 and $546,311 annually according to Payscale.
Average salary
The average salary for cardiothoracic surgeons employed in the United States is $413,053 a year according to Salary.com, $412,000 a year according to HealthcareWorkerSalary.com, $522,875 a year according to ProfilesDatabase.com, and $365,145 a year according to Payscale.
Salary range
Cardiothoracic surgeon salaries vary depending on years of professional experience. Professionals with 1 to 4 years of experience typically earn salaries in the range from $101,367 and $429,052 a year, and those with 5 to 9 years of experience are generally paid between $123,650 and $546,310 annually. Cardiothoracic surgeons with 10 to 19 years of experience report an annual income in the range from $153,834 to $510,384, while those with 20 or more years of experience typically earn between $192,500 and $475,000 a year according to Payscale’s salary data.
Cardiothoracic surgeons with a certification in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery generally make between $162,135 and $457,814 a year. Professionals working for organizations with 1 to 9 employees report yearly earnings in the range from $226,006 to $406,946, while those working for organizations that employ 1 to 9 professionals generally have salaries in the range from $157,642 to $487,500 a year. Cardiothoracic surgeons working at general hospitals typically earn between $165,000 and $524,688 a year.
In terms of employer type, cardiothoracic surgeons working at hospitals generally earn between $147,949 and $501,669 annually, those employed by private practices make between $192,500 and $450,000 a year, and professionals working at universities and colleges report yearly salaries in the range from $165,000 to $500,000 according to Payscale’s salary statistics.
Salary by state
Cardiothoracic surgeons’ salaries vary from state to state. For example, professionals based in Pennsylvania typically report an annual pay in the range between $325,000 and $500,000, those working in Florida are generally paid between $175,000 and $524,000 annually, and surgeons employed in California earn salaries in the range from $152,976 to $493,163 a year according to the salary information provided by Payscale.
Benefits
Cardiothoracic surgeons’ benefits packages can sometimes reflect these professionals’ average salary range. Surgeons who get malpractice and liability insurance report annual earnings in the range from $211,439 to $557,521, those who get 401(k) plans are typically paid between $194,000 and $573,913 annually, and professionals who get paid holidays and vacations generally make between $194,000 and $574,563 a year.
Cardiothoracic surgeons who have life and disability insurance as part of their benefits package generally earn salaries in the range from $215,913 to $591,795 a year, and those who get 403(b) plans report an annual pay in the range between $290,106 and $442,186.
Surgeons who get paid sick leave earn between $176,174 and $557,519 a year, and those who get a cell phone are generally paid between $385,828 and $537,207 a year according to the salary information provided by Payscale.
The most popular perks and benefits among cardiothoracic surgeons are malpractice and liability insurance, 401(k) plans, paid holidays and vacations, life and disability insurance, and paid sick leave.
Bonuses and profit sharing
Along with basic salary, cardiothoracic surgeons also get yearly bonuses and earnings from profit sharing. These will typically depend on a variety of factors, including years of experience. Professionals with 1 to 4 years of experience get about $5,250 a year in bonuses, while those with 5 to 9 years of experience get $5,000 a year on average.
Bonuses will also depend on location. For example, cardiothoracic surgeons employed in Pennsylvania report getting $75,000 a year on average in bonuses, those working in Wisconsin get about $25,000 a year, and professionals based in Texas are paid around $10,000 a year. Surgeons working in California receive $9,826 a year in bonus money, those based in New York are paid around $5,000 a year, and professionals working in Illinois report getting $1,250 annually in bonuses according to Payscale’s salary information.
Bonuses can vary significantly depending on employer type. Cardiothoracic surgeons employed by companies and non-profit organizations receive $25,000 a year on average, and those working at universities and colleges are paid around $50,000 annually in bonus money. Surgeons employed by the federal government get about $3,000 a year, and those working at hospitals report being paid $1,000 a year on average according to Payscale.
Hospital setting is another factor that affects a cardiothoracic surgeon’s annual bonuses. Professionals employed at schools earn $25,250 a year on average, those working in ambulatory care or surgery centers are paid around $25,000 annually, and surgeons working at general hospitals report being paid around $983 a year in bonuses.
Cardiothoracic surgeons working in the health care industry are paid around $16,000 a year on average. Women get $3,000 a year on average, and men are paid around $500 annually in bonuses.
Contributions from profit sharing also vary depending on professional experience. Cardiothoracic surgeons with 10 to 19 years of experience report being paid around $28,750 a year, while those with 20 or more years of experience get $4,752 a year on average according to Payscale’s salary data. Surgeons employed by general hospitals earn around $8,500 a year, and the average for professionals employed in the health care sector is $22,500 a year.
Hourly wage
Cardiothoracic surgeons earn $198 per hour on average according to HealthcareWorkerSalary.com, with the hourly rate for the profession generally being in the range between $164 and $247. Surgeons with the lowest annual salaries earn $124 per hour or less, while those with the top salaries earn $291 or more per hour.
Other income factors
Cardiothoracic surgeons’ annual earnings can vary depending on the number of beds at the hospital that employs them. Professionals working at institutions with 100 to 299 beds typically earn salaries in the range from $284,000 to $450,000 a year, those employed by institutions with 300 to 499 beds are generally paid between $159,981 and $540,970 annually, and surgeons working for institutions with 500 or more hospital beds earn between $393,054 and $491,318 a year according to Payscale’s salary figures.