Thoracic Surgeon Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Thoracic Surgeon make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, MA is $610,178. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $381,814 to a high of $904,486, with most professionals earning between $490,644 and $764,230.

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Average Salary Range for Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
490644
764230
610178

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
492265
768665
613707
What is the average salary for Thoracic Surgeon in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, MA. The base salary for Thoracic Surgeon ranges from $490,644 to $764,230 with the average base salary of $610,178. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $492,265 to $768,665 with the average total cash compensation of $613,707.

View Average Salary for Thoracic Surgeon as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $610,178 $490,644 - $764,230
Bonus $3,529 $1,621 - $4,435
Total Pay $613,707 $492,265 - $768,665
* 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.

Thoracic Surgeon Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $490,644 - $764,230 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $490,644 - $764,230 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Malden, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $490,644 - $764,230 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $490,644 - $764,230 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $490,644 - $764,230 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $490,644 - $764,230 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

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