Cardiac Surgeon Salary in Knoxville, TN

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How much does a Cardiac Surgeon make in Knoxville, TN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cardiac Surgeon in Knoxville, TN is $415,475. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $352,180 to $493,183, with most professionals earning between $294,553 and $563,933.

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Average Salary Range for Cardiac Surgeon in Knoxville, TN

Average Base Salary

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352180
493183
415475

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
362802
515538
430780
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 Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Cardiac Surgeon ranges from $352,180 to $493,183 with the average base salary of $415,475. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $362,802 to $515,538 with the average total cash compensation of $430,780.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $415,475 $352,180 - $493,183
Bonus $15,305 $10,622 - $22,355
Total Pay $430,780 $362,802 - $515,538
* 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 Knoxville, TN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Asheville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $353,036 - $494,383 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Johnson City, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $334,260 - $468,089 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Kingsport, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $335,512 - $469,842 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Chattanooga, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $346,262 - $484,896 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $362,895 - $508,189 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $356,604 - $499,379 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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