Hourly Wage for Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist Salary in the United States

How much does a Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist make hourly?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist in the United States is $76, which translates to an annual salary of about $158,712.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $85 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71 to $81 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65 per hour
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Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $168,397 $14,033 $3,238 $81
Average $158,712 $13,226 $3,052 $76
25th Percentile $146,803 $12,234 $2,823 $71
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Key Factors That Influence Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist Salaries

A Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $154,802
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $155,157
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $159,435
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $163,482
  • Expert (over 8 years): $163,771
Levels Salary
Entry Level Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist$154,802
Intermediate Level Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist$155,157
Senior Level Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist$159,435
Specialist Level Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist$163,482
Expert Level Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist$163,771
$154,802 0 yr
$155,157 < 2 yrs
$159,435 2-4 yrs
$163,482 5-8 yrs
$163,771 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $200,183
  • San Francisco: $197,992
  • Oakland: $193,819

What Skills Can Increase a Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 2.47% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Life Support (Mentioned in 4.19% Job Postings): Life support refers to the treatments and techniques performed in an emergency in order to support life after the failure of one or more vital organs. Healthcare providers and emergency medical technicians are generally certified to perform basic and advanced life support procedures; however, basic life support is sometimes provided at the scene of an emergency by family members or bystanders before emergency services arrive. In the case of cardiac injuries, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is initiated by bystanders or family members 25% of the time. Basic life support techniques, such as performing CPR on a victim of cardiac arrest, can double or even triple that patient's chance of survival. Other types of basic life support include relief from choking (which can be done by using the Heimlich maneuver), staunching of bleeding by direct compression and elevation above the heart (and if necessary, pressure on arterial pressure points and the use of a manufactured or improvised tourniquet), first aid, and the use of an automated external defibrillator.
  • Acute Care (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 2.47%
Life Support 4.19%
Acute Care 1.85%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist's salary.
  • Cardiopulmonary Perfusion: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cardiopulmonary Perfusion
$180,932
14%
Commitment
$179,345
13%
Coordination
$174,583
10%
Accountability
$172,996
9%
Prioritization
$172,996
9%
Analytical Skills
$172,996
9%
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How Education impacts a Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $160,954 and $169,626).

Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 3.3%
Associates 2.7%
Bachelors 48.7%
Masters 38.7%
Doctorate 5.3%
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Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Salary Trends for Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist

Salaries for a Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $121,374 in 2023 to around $121,083 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist Over Time

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2023
$121,374
2024
$122,321
2025
$121,083
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FAQ about Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist

1. What are the responsibilities of Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist?

Sets up and operates heart/lung machines that support organ function during cardiac surgery or other procedure where circulatory or respiratory function is disrupted. Operates equipment to produce bypass, coronary perfusion, recirculation or partial bypass, or to alter blood temperature, balance, or content. Requires an advanced degree. Requires a Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) credential. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

2. What are the skills of Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Life Support: Life support refers to the treatments and techniques performed in an emergency in order to support life after the failure of one or more vital organs. Healthcare providers and emergency medical technicians are generally certified to perform basic and advanced life support procedures; however, basic life support is sometimes provided at the scene of an emergency by family members or bystanders before emergency services arrive. In the case of cardiac injuries, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is initiated by bystanders or family members 25% of the time. Basic life support techniques, such as performing CPR on a victim of cardiac arrest, can double or even triple that patient's chance of survival. Other types of basic life support include relief from choking (which can be done by using the Heimlich maneuver), staunching of bleeding by direct compression and elevation above the heart (and if necessary, pressure on arterial pressure points and the use of a manufactured or improvised tourniquet), first aid, and the use of an automated external defibrillator.

3.)

Acute Care: Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.

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