Cardiac Anesthesiology Salary Report

As of May 13, 2025, a Cardiac Anesthesiology earns approximately $560,000 per year ($46,667 monthly). Based on an average 50-hour work week, this translates to about $223 per hour.

Salary Range and Market Analysis

Based on 13 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Cardiac Anesthesiology ranges from $540,000 to $590,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $800,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Anesthesiology average.

Career Growth and Subspecialty Trends

Entry-level Cardiac Anesthesiology positions start at $530,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $600,278 – a 13% increase.

Practice Settings and Employers

Base salary makes up 84% of total compensation ($487,692), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance

Cardiac Anesthesiology physicians report 3.9/5 career satisfaction, with 92% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.

About Cardiac Anesthesiology

Focuses on specialized cardiac procedures and treatments within anesthesiology, providing expert care in this specific area.