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Job outlook for cardiovascular surgeons in the United States
Are cardiovascular surgeon jobs in demand?
Yes, cardiovascular surgeon jobs are in demand. Cardiovascular surgeon demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Cardiovascular surgeon job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of cardiovascular surgeon jobs and the average cardiovascular surgeon salary over time.
Cardiovascular surgeon jobs over time
Cardiovascular surgeon job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 215 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 166 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 187 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 158 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 177 | 0.00% |
Average cardiovascular surgeon salary over time
Cardiovascular surgeon salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $411,744 | $197.95 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $401,747 | $193.15 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $394,968 | $189.89 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $389,983 | $187.49 | --0.4% |
| 2021 | $391,562 | $188.25 | +2.2% |
Cardiovascular surgeon jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of cardiovascular surgeon job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where cardiovascular surgeons earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for cardiovascular surgeons
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 41 | 3% |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 91 | 2% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 15 | 2% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 14 | 2% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 13 | 2% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 11 | 2% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 94 | 1% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 75 | 1% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 74 | 1% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 71 | 1% |
| 11 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 64 | 1% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 54 | 1% |
| 13 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 40 | 1% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 32 | 1% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 26 | 1% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 25 | 1% |
| 17 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 19 | 1% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 16 | 1% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 11 | 1% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 10 | 1% |
Most common cities for cardiovascular surgeons
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mason City | 1 | 4% | $378,227 |
| 2 | Bismarck | 2 | 3% | $448,305 |
| 3 | Alexandria | 1 | 2% | $307,594 |
| 4 | Dothan | 1 | 1% | $313,244 |
| 5 | Grand Rapids | 1 | 1% | $447,659 |
| 6 | Rockford | 1 | 1% | $442,243 |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | 1 | 1% | $275,320 |
| 8 | Topeka | 1 | 1% | $337,275 |
| 9 | Modesto | 1 | 0% | $271,116 |