Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Cardiothoracic Surgery (N=6 verified submissions, updated September 19, 2026, data as of 2026-09-19). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
The median academic cardiothoracic surgeon salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $1,000,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 6 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $858,333.
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This data shows compensation for cardiothoracic surgeons at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Cardiothoracic Surgery salary page.
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