As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cardiac Anesthesiologist in the US is $403,583, equivalent to $194 per hour, $7,761 weekly, or $33,632 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cardiac Anesthesiologist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Cardiac Anesthesiologist in the US vary widely, spanning from $358,302 to $483,363. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($379,881) and 75th percentile ($445,343), while top earners (90th percentile) make $483,363 per year. This $65,462 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Wound Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Cardiac Anesthesiologist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 65 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cardiac Anesthesiologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cardiac Anesthesiologist Salary $358,302 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cardiac Anesthesiologist Salary $379,881 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cardiac Anesthesiologist Salary $403,583 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cardiac Anesthesiologist Salary $445,343 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cardiac Anesthesiologist Salary $483,363 US August 01, 2026
25% $379,881 10% $358,302 90% $483,363 75% $445,343 $403,583 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Cardiac Anesthesiologist ?

An anesthesiologist assistant is an advanced non-physician provider who provides anesthesia under the medical direction of a physician anesthesiologist. In the United States, such providers are termed certified anesthesiologist assistants or CAAs and are known professionally as anesthetists....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cardiac Anesthesiologist in the United States. The base salary for Cardiac Anesthesiologist ranges from $379,881 to $445,343 with the average base salary of $403,583. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $381,250 to $474,543 with the average total cash compensation of $429,044.

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