Perfusionist Salary
Median annual base pay is $180,000 across 33 reported Perfusionist salaries.
Updated 13 October 2026
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $146,023 | $157,997 | $180,000 | $205,000 | $216,382 |
Salary by Experience
| Experience | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 yrs | $175,000 | 6 |
Highest Paying States
| State | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $185,000 | 5 |
| California | $180,000 | 7 |
Top Employers
| Employer | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| SpecialtyCare, Inc. | $205,000 | 8 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Perfusion Contract / Management Group | $185,000 | 14 |
| Hospital (Community) | $175,000 | 8 |
| Academic Medical Center | $157,997 | 6 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior / Early Career | Perfusionist · Clinical Perfusionist · Cardiovascular Perfusionist | $170,000 | 17 |
| Senior | Senior Perfusionist · Senior Clinical Specialist | — | 1 |
| Lead / Expert | Lead Perfusionist · Clinical Coordinator | — | 1 |
| Manager | Chief Perfusionist · Perfusion Manager · Chief Cardiovascular Perfusion Technologist | — | 3 |
Perfusionist salaries by state
Common questions
How much does a Perfusionist make?
The median Perfusionist salary is $180,000 per year, based on 33 reported salaries.
Which state pays Perfusionists the most?
Florida has the highest median at $185,000 per year, of the states with enough reports to publish a median.
How much do Perfusionists with 3-5 yrs of experience make?
$175,000 per year at the median — $5,000 below the Perfusionist median.
How much does a Perfusionist at the Junior / Early Career level make?
$170,000 per year at the median — $10,000 below the Perfusionist median.
Which employers pay Perfusionists the most?
Of the employers with enough reports to publish a median, SpecialtyCare, Inc. is highest at $205,000 per year.