Heart Surgeon Salary in New York: $532K Average (2024 Data)
Cardiothoracic surgeons in New York earn among the highest physician compensation nationally.
Compensation Breakdown (2023–2024 Data)
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly (2080 hrs) |
|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $327,939 | $157.66 |
| 25th | $410,000 | $197.12 |
| 50th (Median) | $532,320 | $256.07 |
| 75th | $675,000 | $324.52 |
| 90th (Experienced) | $791,621 | $380.59 |
Key Variables
- Practice setting: Academic (lower base, research $) vs. private group (higher, productivity-based)
- Subspecialty: Transplant/VAD, congenital, aortic surgeons command premiums
- Volume & complexity: High-volume centers (NYU, Columbia, Mount Sinai, Northwell) pay more
- Call burden: In-house vs. home call, frequency
- Ownership: Partnership track vs. employed
Beyond Base Salary
- Signing bonuses: $50k–$200k
- RVU bonuses: $50–$150/wRVU over threshold
- Benefits: Malpractice (often occurrence), retirement (401k/457b match), CME, loan repayment
- Academic: NIH grants, industry consulting, IP royalties
Cost-of-Living Context
NYC metro COL ~130% of national average. A $532k salary ≈ $410k in Dallas/Atlanta. Consider total compensation + lifestyle.
Sources: MGMA, AMGA, Doximity, Medscape, hospital 990 filings. Negotiate with data.
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