Thoracic Surgeon Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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How much does a Thoracic Surgeon make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA is $606,020. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $379,212 to a high of $898,323, with most professionals earning between $487,300 and $759,022.

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Average Salary Range for Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

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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 Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Thoracic Surgeon ranges from $487,300 to $759,022 with the average base salary of $606,020. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $488,911 to $763,427 with the average total cash compensation of $609,525.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $606,020 $487,300 - $759,022
Bonus $3,505 $1,610 - $4,405
Total Pay $609,525 $488,911 - $763,427
* 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 Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $487,300 - $759,022 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $487,300 - $759,022 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $487,300 - $759,022 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $487,300 - $759,022 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $483,253 - $752,718 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $486,772 - $758,200 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
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