How much do cardiac anesthesiologys make? The median cardiac anesthesiology salary in 2026 is $560,000, with an average of $578,654. The typical range is $540,000–$590,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 13 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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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.
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.
Most commonly, Cardiac Anesthesiology physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (54% of submissions). Base salary makes up 84% of total compensation ($487,692), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Cardiac Anesthesiology physicians report 3.9/5 career satisfaction, with 92% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized cardiac procedures and treatments within anesthesiology, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 13 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $560,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Cardiac Anesthesiology physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Cardiac Anesthesiology physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $616,250 | 4 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $578,929 | 7 submissions |
| Academic | $502,500 | 2 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $526,667 | 3 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $574,688 | 8 submissions |
| 16+ years | $672,500 | 2 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.