How much does a Thoracic Surgeon make in Norfolk, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Thoracic Surgeon in Norfolk, VA is $513,178. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $321,117 to a high of $760,700, with most professionals earning between $412,646 and $642,740.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
412646
642740
513178

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
414009
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516145
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 Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Thoracic Surgeon ranges from $412,646 to $642,740 with the average base salary of $513,178. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $414,009 to $646,470 with the average total cash compensation of $516,145.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $513,178 $412,646 - $642,740
Bonus $2,968 $1,364 - $3,730
Total Pay $516,145 $414,009 - $646,470
* 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 Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $412,646 - $642,740 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA 0%
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $412,118 - $641,918 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $419,245 - $653,018 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $413,570 - $644,179 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $411,986 - $641,712 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $413,570 - $644,179 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Surgeon LOCATION Norfolk, VA MINIMUM SALARY $337,582 MAXIMUM SALARY $427,736
JOB TITLE Surgeon - Cardiothoracic LOCATION Norfolk, VA MINIMUM SALARY $381,098 MAXIMUM SALARY $483,375
JOB TITLE Surgeon - Vascular LOCATION Norfolk, VA MINIMUM SALARY $338,943 MAXIMUM SALARY $429,480
JOB TITLE Surgeon - Trauma LOCATION Norfolk, VA MINIMUM SALARY $364,710 MAXIMUM SALARY $462,453
JOB TITLE Surgeon - Pediatric LOCATION Norfolk, VA MINIMUM SALARY $377,596 MAXIMUM SALARY $478,939
JOB TITLE Surgeon - Neurology LOCATION Norfolk, VA MINIMUM SALARY $526,128 MAXIMUM SALARY $629,235
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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

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

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