Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Thoracic Surgery (N=20 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 20 approved salary reports
Is Thoracic Surgery Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Thoracic Surgery Worth It?
95% of thoracic surgery physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.1/5 and median salary of $810,000, based on 20 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 4.1/5
- Would Choose Again
- 95%
- Median Salary
- $810,000
- Avg Hours
- 62/wk
The Numbers
Median
$810,000
Average
$787,500
25th
$710,000
75th
$850,000
Based on 20 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$710K$850K
Salary Distribution
$710K$710,000 – $920K$920,00025th
$710K$710,000
Median
$810K$810,000
75th
$850K$850,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$710K$710,000 – $850K$850,000
Median salary
$810K$810,000
Average salary
$788K$787,500
Percentiles
25th$710,000
75th$850,000
Breakdown
Monthly$67,500
Hourly$389
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction4.1 / 5
Based on 20 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again95%
19 of 20 respondents would choose thoracic surgery again
Average Hours Worked62 hrs/week
Based on 20 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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