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As of December 21, 2025, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas earns approximately $1,300,000 per year ($108,333 monthly). Based on an average 80-hour work week, this translates to about $313 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Cardiothoracic Surgery salaries in Texas or the national Cardiothoracic Surgery overview.
From 1 verified physician salary submissions in Dallas, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $1,300,000 to $1,300,000, with top performers earning up to $1,300,000 annually. Compared to the Texas median of $1,300,000, Cardiothoracic Surgeon salaries in Dallas are in line with the state median.
In Dallas, base salary accounts for 69% of total compensation—about $900,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Local cardiothoracic surgeon physicians report 5.0/5 career satisfaction in Dallas.
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Last updated: December 21, 2025
Distribution based on 1 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $1,300,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Cardiothoracic Surgery 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.
Average Salary
$1,300,000
Median Salary
$1,300,000
Salary Range
$1,300,000 - $1,300,000
National Average
$1,300,000
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
1 local / 1 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $1,300,000 | 1 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.