How much does a Thoracic Surgeon make in Phoenix, AZ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Thoracic Surgeon in Phoenix, AZ is $539,785. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $337,755 to a high of $800,202, with most professionals earning between $434,035 and $676,097.

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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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Thoracic Surgeon ranges from $434,035 to $676,097 with the average base salary of $539,785. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $435,470 to $680,025 with the average total cash compensation of $542,909.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $539,785 $434,035 - $676,097
Bonus $3,124 $1,435 - $3,928
Total Pay $542,909 $435,470 - $680,025
* 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 Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Glendale, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $433,969 - $675,994 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Peoria, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $433,090 - $674,626 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $434,035 - $676,097 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Sun City, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $432,211 - $673,257 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Scottsdale, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $434,035 - $676,097 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Avondale, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $432,796 - $674,167 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Surgeon LOCATION Phoenix, AZ MINIMUM SALARY $373,346 MAXIMUM SALARY $523,981
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JOB TITLE Surgeon - Trauma LOCATION Phoenix, AZ MINIMUM SALARY $395,086 MAXIMUM SALARY $539,524
JOB TITLE Surgeon - Pediatric LOCATION Phoenix, AZ MINIMUM SALARY $407,079 MAXIMUM SALARY $631,142
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