Physician - CCU Salary in the United States

How much does a Physician - CCU make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Physician - CCU in the United States is $398,605 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $192.

However, a Physician - CCU's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $478,018
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $374,261 to $440,173
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $352,097
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Physician - CCU Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $440,173 $36,681 $8,465 $212
Average $398,605 $33,217 $7,665 $192
25th Percentile $374,261 $31,188 $7,197 $180
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Key Factors That Influence Physician - CCU Salaries

A Physician - CCU'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 Physician - CCU Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Physician - CCU'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): $388,795
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $390,611
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $392,428
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $394,972
  • Expert (over 8 years): $401,707
Levels Salary
Entry Level Physician - CCU$388,795
Intermediate Level Physician - CCU$390,611
Senior Level Physician - CCU$392,428
Specialist Level Physician - CCU$394,972
Expert Level Physician - CCU$401,707
$388,795 0 yr
$390,611 < 2 yrs
$392,428 2-4 yrs
$394,972 5-8 yrs
$401,707 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Physician - CCUs

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: $502,760
  • San Francisco: $497,818
  • Oakland: $486,776

What Skills Can Increase a Physician - CCU's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 3.99% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Acute Care (Mentioned in 4.32% 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.
  • Medical Education (Mentioned in 2.98% Job Postings): Medical education is a course of study directed toward imparting knowledge and skills required for the prevention and treatment of diseases to persons seeking to become physicians.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 3.99%
Acute Care 4.32%
Medical Education 2.98%
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 Physician - CCU's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Hematology: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
$442,452
11%
Hematology
$434,479
9%
Coaching
$430,493
8%
Emergency Medicine
$422,521
6%
Dedication
$422,521
6%
Neurology
$418,535
5%
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How Education impacts a Physician - CCU's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Physician - CCUs enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA 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 Physician - CCU with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $348,007 and $381,695).

Physician - CCU Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Physician - CCU
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 0.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 100.0%
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Physician - CCU Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Physician - CCU'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Physician - CCU

Salaries for a Physician - CCU can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $231,993 in 2023 to around $226,789 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Physician - CCU salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Physician - CCU Over Time

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2023
$231,993
2024
$237,504
2025
$226,789
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2024 $237,504
2025 $226,789
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FAQ about Physician - CCU

1. Where can a Physician - CCU earn the most?

A Physician - CCU's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Physician - CCU earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Physician - CCU is $502,760.

2. What is the highest pay for Physician - CCU?

The highest pay for Physician - CCU is $478,018.

3. What is the lowest pay for Physician - CCU?

The lowest pay for Physician - CCU is $352,097.

4. What are the responsibilities of Physician - CCU?

Specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of critically ill patients. Treats patients in critical/coronary care unit to ensure proper care and disease diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition. Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Requires a MD. Requires State License to Practice. Typically reports to a medical director. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

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