Cardiac Surgeon Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cardiac Surgeon in Des Moines, IA is $437,574. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $370,913 to $519,417, with most professionals earning between $310,221 and $593,930.

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What does a Cardiac Surgeon do?

Common responsibilities of a Cardiac Surgeon

Graduate of an accredited surgical Residency required.

October 07, 2022

Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan.

February 06, 2023

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March 03, 2023

Completes all necessary documentation in the patient s medical record in accordance with practice s charting policy.

March 04, 2023

Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by the physicians.

March 24, 2023

Graduate of an accredited Medical School required.

April 16, 2023

Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Cardiac Surgeon in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

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370913

519417

437574

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

382099

542957

453692

What is the average salary for Cardiac Surgeon in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cardiac Surgeon in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Cardiac Surgeon ranges from $370,913 to $519,417 with the average base salary of $437,574. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $382,099 to $542,957 with the average total cash compensation of $453,692.

View Average Salary for Cardiac Surgeon as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$437,574	$370,913 - $519,417
Bonus	$16,118	$11,187 - $23,540
Total Pay	$453,692	$382,099 - $542,957

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Cardiac Surgeon Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $369,276 - $517,125	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $369,276 - $517,125	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $365,835 - $512,305	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $344,746 - $482,774	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $347,702 - $486,913	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $365,865 - $512,348	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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