Cardiac Surgeon Salary in Lincoln, NE

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How much does a Cardiac Surgeon make in Lincoln, NE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cardiac Surgeon in Lincoln, NE is $423,393. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $358,888 to $502,593, with most professionals earning between $300,161 and $574,700.

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Average Salary Range for Cardiac Surgeon in Lincoln, NE

Average Base Salary

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423393

Average Total Cash Compensation

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369709
525369
438995
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 Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Cardiac Surgeon ranges from $358,888 to $502,593 with the average base salary of $423,393. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $369,709 to $525,369 with the average total cash compensation of $438,995.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $423,393 $358,888 - $502,593
Bonus $15,603 $10,821 - $22,777
Total Pay $438,995 $369,709 - $525,369
* 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 Lincoln, NE

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Omaha, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $364,465 - $510,403 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Bellevue, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $364,465 - $510,403 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Fremont, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $358,119 - $501,515 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Council Bluffs, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $364,465 - $510,403 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Grand Island, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $353,888 - $495,590 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Hastings, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $353,888 - $495,590 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
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About Lincoln, Nebraska    Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a....More

Lincoln, Nebraska  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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