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Job outlook for cardiothoracic surgeons in the United States
Are cardiothoracic surgeon jobs in demand?
Yes, cardiothoracic surgeon jobs are in demand. Cardiothoracic surgeon demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Cardiothoracic surgeon job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of cardiothoracic surgeon jobs and the average cardiothoracic surgeon salary over time.
Cardiothoracic surgeon jobs over time
Cardiothoracic surgeon job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 308 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 238 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 269 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 227 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 255 | 0.00% |
Average cardiothoracic surgeon salary over time
Cardiothoracic surgeon salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $409,035 | $196.65 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $399,104 | $191.88 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $392,370 | $188.64 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $387,417 | $186.26 | --0.4% |
| 2022 | $388,986 | $187.01 | +2.2% |
Cardiothoracic surgeon jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of cardiothoracic surgeon job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where cardiothoracic surgeons earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for cardiothoracic surgeons
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 49 | 4% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 16 | 3% |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 107 | 2% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 18 | 2% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 14 | 2% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 138 | 1% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 105 | 1% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 89 | 1% |
| 9 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 79 | 1% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 77 | 1% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 72 | 1% |
| 12 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 51 | 1% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 43 | 1% |
| 14 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 31 | 1% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 29 | 1% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 23 | 1% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 18 | 1% |
| 18 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 15 | 1% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 12 | 1% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 6 | 1% |
Most common cities for cardiothoracic surgeons
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 1 | 4% | $296,694 |
| 2 | Daytona Beach | 2 | 3% | $242,850 |
| 3 | Lima | 1 | 3% | $409,584 |
| 4 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $355,242 |
| 5 | Fort Collins | 1 | 1% | $355,550 |
| 6 | Lafayette | 1 | 1% | $386,919 |
| 7 | Muncie | 1 | 1% | $383,636 |
| 8 | Peoria | 1 | 1% | $412,620 |
| 9 | Houston | 2 | 0% | $288,116 |
| 10 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $357,366 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $246,168 |