How much does a Transplant Surgeon make in Cedar Rapids, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Transplant Surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA is $695,675. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $463,953 to $841,499, with most professionals earning between $318,159 and $974,264.

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What is a Transplant Surgeon?

A Transplant Surgeon is a surgeon who performs organ transplants. Among the many organs that can be transplanted are: kidneys. livers, hearts, lungs, the pancreas, the intestine (especially the small intestine), and recently, faces, tracheal (windpipe) tissue, and penises. At the present time, some organs, notably the brain and its constituent lobes and subdivisions, cannot be transplanted, and even if possible (recently, research has been done into the subject), would be very controversial for many. However, more extensive research into the transplantation of individual neurons and supportive...

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Transplant Surgeon in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Transplant Surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA. The base salary for Transplant Surgeon ranges from $463,953 to $841,499 with the average base salary of $695,675. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $668,819 to $907,161 with the average total cash compensation of $809,087.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $695,675 $463,953 - $841,499
Bonus $113,411 $204,866 - $65,662
Total Pay $809,087 $668,819 - $907,161
* 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 Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $460,171 - $834,639 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $453,188 - $821,974 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $451,733 - $819,336 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $457,698 - $830,154 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Davenport, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $460,219 - $834,727 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Rock Island, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $454,546 - $824,437 COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Cardiac Transplant Surgeon LOCATION Cedar Rapids, IA MINIMUM SALARY $516,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $656,800
JOB TITLE Heart Transplant Surgeon LOCATION Cedar Rapids, IA MINIMUM SALARY $516,590 MAXIMUM SALARY $656,710
JOB TITLE Transplant Surgeon (Heart) LOCATION Cedar Rapids, IA MINIMUM SALARY $516,603 MAXIMUM SALARY $656,723
JOB TITLE Abdominal Transplant Surgeon LOCATION Cedar Rapids, IA MINIMUM SALARY $207,396 MAXIMUM SALARY $278,203
JOB TITLE Surgeon - Heart Transplant LOCATION Cedar Rapids, IA MINIMUM SALARY $516,588 MAXIMUM SALARY $656,707
JOB TITLE Surgeon LOCATION Cedar Rapids, IA MINIMUM SALARY $344,348 MAXIMUM SALARY $436,309
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About Cedar Rapids, Iowa    The city is divided into four quadrants, used in addressing. 1st Avenue (U.S. Route 151 Business) divides the north and south sides of the city, and t....More

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