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Job outlook for perfusionists in the United States
Are perfusionist jobs in demand?
Yes, perfusionist jobs are in demand. Perfusionist demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Perfusionist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of perfusionist jobs and the average perfusionist salary over time.
Perfusionist jobs over time
Perfusionist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,218 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,566 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,564 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,084 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,076 | 0.00% |
Average perfusionist salary over time
Perfusionist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $118,459 | $56.95 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $115,240 | $55.40 | --0.7% |
| 2024 | $116,071 | $55.80 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $113,042 | $54.35 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $111,068 | $53.40 | --0.5% |
Perfusionist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of perfusionist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where perfusionists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for perfusionists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 65 | 1% |
| 2 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 34 | 1% |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 29 | 1% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 21 | 1% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 9 | 1% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 6 | 1% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 4 | 1% |
| 8 | New York | 19,849,399 | 56 | 0% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 43 | 0% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 43 | 0% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 24 | 0% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 21 | 0% |
| 13 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 20 | 0% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 19 | 0% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 18 | 0% |
| 16 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 17 | 0% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 12 | 0% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 4 | 0% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 1 | 0% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for perfusionists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palo Alto | 7 | 10% | $101,196 |
| 2 | Carbondale | 2 | 8% | $113,982 |
| 3 | South Bend | 4 | 4% | $124,224 |
| 4 | New Orleans | 2 | 1% | $120,160 |
| 5 | Duluth | 1 | 1% | $141,926 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | 8 | 0% | $99,305 |
| 7 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $135,783 |
| 8 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $127,335 |
| 9 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $121,277 |
| 10 | Fresno | 2 | 0% | $100,773 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $108,740 |
| 12 | Columbus | 1 | 0% | $132,408 |
| 13 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $109,400 |