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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Thoracic Surgery (N=6 verified submissions, updated August 11, 2026, data as of 2026-08-11). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 11, 2026 | Based on 6 verified submissions

Government/VA Thoracic Surgery Physician Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Thoracic Surgery Physician Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

The median government/va thoracic surgery physician salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $820,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 6 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $870,000.

Median Salary
$820,000
Average Salary
$870,000
25th Percentile
$770,000
75th Percentile
$850,000
Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 11, 2026

Median

$820,000

Average

$870,000

25th

$770,000

75th

$850,000

Based on 6 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$770K$770,000 – $890K$890,000
25th
$770K$770,000
Median
$820K$820,000
75th
$850K$850,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$770K$770,000 – $850K$850,000
Median salary
$820K$820,000
Average salary
$870K$870,000

Salary Range

Minimum$770,000
Maximum$1,200,000

Percentiles

25th$770,000
75th$850,000

Breakdown

Monthly$68,333
Hourly$394

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for thoracic surgery physicians in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Thoracic Surgery salary page.

Hospital EmployedPrivate PracticeAcademicGovernment/VA

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