Adult Cardiac Cardiothoracic Surgery Salary and Lifestyle Report
Based on 3 verified submissions as of April 25, 2025, Adult Cardiac Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists average $1,050,000 annually, working 0 hours per week. This translates to $87,500 monthly and an hourly equivalent of $0.
Focuses on specialized adult cardiac procedures and treatments within cardiothoracic surgery, providing expert care in this specific area.
Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction
Adult Cardiac Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists report 0 annual PTO days and work 0 hours weekly. Career satisfaction averages 4.0/5, with 80% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Compensation Structure and Practice Settings
Total compensation ranges from $950,000 to $1,100,000, with a median of $1,050,000. Base salary ($0) represents 0% of total pay. is the predominant practice setting (NaN% of specialists).
Experience and Career Progression
Adult Cardiac Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists with 0+ years of experience earn $0 on average, compared to $0 for early-career physicians. This NaN% increase reflects the value of experience in this subspecialty.
Salary Distribution
Distribution based on 3 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $1,050,000
Physician Satisfaction
Would Choose Again
Percentage of Adult Cardiac Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians who would choose this specialty again if starting their career over.
Satisfaction Rating
Average satisfaction rating reported by Adult Cardiac Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians (1-5 scale).
Career Satisfaction
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
Primary Challenges
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Salary Comparison
Location Statistics
Average Salary
$1,033,333
Median Salary
$1,020,000
Salary Range
$1,000,000 - $1,080,000
National Comparison
National Average
$1,033,333
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
3 local / 3 national reports
Salary by Practice Type
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $1,050,000 | 2 submissions |
| Private Practice | $1,000,000 | 1 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
Salary by Experience Level
No experience level data available for this location.
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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About Our Data
Our salary data is based on anonymous submissions from practicing physicians across the United States. We verify and clean the data to ensure accuracy and remove outliers.
Last updated: April 25, 2025