How much does a Cardiac Surgeon make in Portland, OR?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cardiac Surgeon in Portland, OR is $476,479. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $403,888 to $565,609, with most professionals earning between $337,798 and $646,758.

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Average Base Salary

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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 Portland, OR. The base salary for Cardiac Surgeon ranges from $403,888 to $565,609 with the average base salary of $476,479. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $416,064 to $591,242 with the average total cash compensation of $494,038.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $476,479 $403,888 - $565,609
Bonus $17,559 $12,176 - $25,633
Total Pay $494,038 $416,064 - $591,242
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $403,387 - $564,908 COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Gresham, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $403,387 - $564,908 COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $403,888 - $565,609 COMPARE TO Portland, OR 0%
CITY, STATE Vancouver, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $402,847 - $564,152 COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $403,888 - $565,609 COMPARE TO Portland, OR 0%
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $402,346 - $563,450 COMPARE TO Portland, OR
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Cardiac Transplant Surgeon LOCATION Portland, OR MINIMUM SALARY $565,800 MAXIMUM SALARY $719,200
JOB TITLE Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon LOCATION Portland, OR MINIMUM SALARY $402,595 MAXIMUM SALARY $635,462
JOB TITLE Heart Transplant Surgeon LOCATION Portland, OR MINIMUM SALARY $565,720 MAXIMUM SALARY $719,170
JOB TITLE Transplant Surgeon (Heart) LOCATION Portland, OR MINIMUM SALARY $565,733 MAXIMUM SALARY $719,183
JOB TITLE Surgeon LOCATION Portland, OR MINIMUM SALARY $377,098 MAXIMUM SALARY $477,806
JOB TITLE Surgeon - Heart Transplant LOCATION Portland, OR MINIMUM SALARY $565,720 MAXIMUM SALARY $719,166
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About Portland, Oregon    Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More

Portland, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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