As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cardiac Anesthesiologist in the US is $402,780, equivalent to $194 per hour, $7,746 weekly, or $33,565 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cardiac Anesthesiologist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Cardiac Anesthesiologist in the US vary widely, spanning from $355,784 to $483,024. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($378,181) and 75th percentile ($444,783), while top earners (90th percentile) make $483,024 per year. This $66,602 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Wound Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Cardiac Anesthesiologist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 65 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cardiac Anesthesiologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cardiac Anesthesiologist Salary $355,784 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cardiac Anesthesiologist Salary $378,181 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cardiac Anesthesiologist Salary $402,780 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cardiac Anesthesiologist Salary $444,783 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cardiac Anesthesiologist Salary $483,024 US April 01, 2026
25% $378,181 10% $355,784 90% $483,024 75% $444,783 $402,780 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Cardiac Anesthesiologist ?

An anesthesiologist assistant is an advanced non-physician provider who provides anesthesia under the medical direction of a physician anesthesiologist. In the United States, such providers are termed certified anesthesiologist assistants or CAAs and are known professionally as anesthetists....

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