Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Cardiothoracic Surgery (N=6 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 6 approved salary reports
Academic Cardiothoracic Surgeon Salary (2026)
At a Glance: Academic Cardiothoracic Surgeon Salary (at an academic medical center or university)
The median academic cardiothoracic surgeon salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $1,000,000 per year as of November 2026, based on 6 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr. The average salary is $858,333.
- Median Salary
- $1,000,000
- Average Salary
- $858,333
- 25th Percentile
- $600,000
- 75th Percentile
- $1,150,000
Median
$1,000,000
Average
$858,333
25th
$600,000
75th
$1,150,000
Based on 6 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$600K$1.1M
Salary Distribution
$600K$600,000 – $1.2M$1,200,00025th
$600K$600,000
Median
$1.0M$1,000,000
75th
$1.1M$1,150,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$600K$600,000 – $1.1M$1,150,000
Median salary
$1.0M$1,000,000
Average salary
$858K$858,333
Percentiles
25th$600,000
75th$1,150,000
Breakdown
Monthly$83,333
Hourly$481
How Academic Pay Compares
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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