How much do thoracic oncologists make? The median thoracic oncologist salary in 2026 is $530,000, with an average of $513,750. The typical range is $520,000–$535,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 4 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 4 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Thoracic Oncologist ranges from $520,000 to $535,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $535,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Oncologist average.
Entry-level Thoracic Oncologist positions start at $495,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $532,500 – a 8% increase.
Most commonly, Thoracic Oncologist physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (75% of submissions). Base salary makes up 87% of total compensation ($445,000), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Thoracic Oncologist physicians report 4.5/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on surgery of the chest, including lungs, esophagus, and mediastinum, often using minimally invasive techniques.
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Distribution based on 4 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $530,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Thoracic Oncologist physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Thoracic Oncologist 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.
Explore thoracic salary data for oncology across different states. Click on any state to view detailed compensation information for thoracic in that location.
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $535,000 | 1 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $506,667 | 3 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $470,000 | 1 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $525,000 | 2 submissions |
| 16+ years | $535,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.