Cardiac Surgeon Salary in Richmond, VA

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How much does a Cardiac Surgeon make in Richmond, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cardiac Surgeon in Richmond, VA is $441,588. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $374,312 to $524,192, with most professionals earning between $313,060 and $599,398.

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Average Salary Range for Cardiac Surgeon in Richmond, VA

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 Richmond, VA. The base salary for Cardiac Surgeon ranges from $374,312 to $524,192 with the average base salary of $441,588. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $385,598 to $547,947 with the average total cash compensation of $457,861.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $441,588 $374,312 - $524,192
Bonus $16,273 $11,286 - $23,755
Total Pay $457,861 $385,598 - $547,947
* 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 Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $373,158 - $522,576 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $373,158 - $522,576 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $361,581 - $506,363 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $361,581 - $506,363 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $360,196 - $504,424 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $360,773 - $505,232 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

Richmond, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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