Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Cardiothoracic Surgery (N=15 verified submissions, updated September 19, 2026, data as of 2026-09-19). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
The median hospital employed cardiothoracic surgeon salary (employed by a hospital or health system) is $1,200,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 15 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $1,501,300.
$1,200,000
$1,501,300
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$1,800,000
This data shows compensation for cardiothoracic surgeons employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Cardiothoracic Surgery salary page.
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