The median Perfusionist salary is $141.28 per hour, or $293,862 per year, based on 322 job postings across 27 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$141.28
Median hourly
$293,862
Annual salary
$86-$167
Pay range
27
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Perfusionist earns $141.28/hr, with most posted roles landing between $104.50 and $158.74/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -25.7% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Fargo, NORTH DAKOTA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Loma Linda, CALIFORNIA sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-25.7%
Current median: $105.00/hr
Prior period: $141.28/hr
Job openings
-60.5%
45 recent postings
Previous period: 114 postings
Daily pay signal
$121.38/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Perfusionist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $141.28/hr to $105.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$86.00
$178,880/yr
Median
$141.28
$293,862/yr
Top earners
$167.40
$348,192/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $125.38/hr | 41 |
Mar 2026 | $138.87/hr | 118 |
Feb 2026 | $153.85/hr | 51 |
Jan 2026 | $147.46/hr | 38 |
Dec 2025 | $134.63/hr | 36 |
Nov 2025 | $140.00/hr | 38 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$131.05
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Estimated from national data
~$126.87
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Estimated from national data
~$136.24
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Estimated from national data
~$132.00
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42 postings · 18 companies
$125.00
$105-$157
Estimated from national data
~$137.34
—
10 postings · 5 companies
$97.50
$98-$129
Estimated from national data
~$128.51
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Estimated from national data
~$113.37
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Estimated from national data
~$122.72
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33 postings · 16 companies
$154.78
$148-$161
Estimated from national data
~$128.04
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Estimated from national data
~$138.36
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39 postings · 11 companies
$165.55
$158-$168
13 postings · 12 companies
$124.90
$120-$126
Estimated from national data
~$129.76
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14 postings · 9 companies
$124.73
$118-$127
Estimated from national data
~$132.66
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13 postings · 10 companies
$142.32
$98-$158
Estimated from national data
~$116.55
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6 postings · 5 companies
$129.90
$113-$156
Estimated from national data
~$142.44
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Estimated from national data
~$145.52
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Estimated from national data
~$121.15
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Estimated from national data
~$126.60
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Estimated from national data
~$115.00
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Estimated from national data
~$115.09
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Estimated from national data
~$108.75
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Estimated from national data
~$113.15
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Estimated from national data
~$130.52
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7 postings · 4 companies
$91.00
$88-$105
Estimated from national data
~$115.19
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13 postings · 10 companies
$93.50
$86-$139
Estimated from national data
~$121.94
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12 postings · 9 companies
$169.33
$168-$176
Estimated from national data
~$114.64
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Estimated from national data
~$110.03
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Estimated from national data
~$142.99
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5 postings · 1 companies
$83.50
$84-$84
Estimated from national data
~$130.84
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40 postings · 21 companies
$141.47
$137-$150
Estimated from national data
~$132.69
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16 postings · 8 companies
$149.20
$145-$158
31 postings · 16 companies
$122.08
$86-$152
Estimated from national data
~$116.22
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Estimated from national data
~$146.48
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Estimated from national data
~$116.49
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Estimated from national data
~$115.11
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Estimated from national data
~$126.67
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Estimated from national data
~$143.48
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Estimated from national data
~$130.18
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Perfusionist salaries.
Fargo
North Dakota · 12 postings
$169.33/hr
Springfield
Illinois · 35 postings
$165.55/hr
Santa Barbara
California · 20 postings
$157.73/hr
Atlanta
Georgia · 32 postings
$155.68/hr
Nashville
Tennessee · 16 postings
$149.20/hr
Loma Linda
California · 12 postings
$104.50/hr
Fort Wayne
Indiana · 13 postings
$124.90/hr
Overland Park
Kansas · 13 postings
$125.38/hr
Greenville
South Carolina · 40 postings
$141.47/hr
Houston
Texas · 16 postings
$147.65/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Perfusionist positions.
Solomon Page
9 postings
$173.45/hr
Assured Nursing
10 postings
$165.07/hr
15 postings
$163.50/hr
Access Healthcare
14 postings
$162.80/hr
Adn Healthcare
5 postings
$162.65/hr
Upmc
6 postings
$83.50/hr
Commonspirit Health
12 postings
$86.00/hr
Nuvance Health
7 postings
$97.50/hr
Loma Linda University Health
13 postings
$104.50/hr
Pride Health
9 postings
$130.90/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Perfusionist | 264 | $147.15/hr |
| Or Perfusionist | 7 | $124.08/hr |
| Cardiac Surgery Perfusionist | 4 | $166.33/hr |
| Perfusionist-or Full Time Days | 4 | $95.00/hr |
| Perfusionist-per Diem-day/eve | 4 | $97.50/hr |
| Perfusionist-full Time-day | 3 | $97.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Perfusionist salaries.
FAQ
The median Perfusionist salary is $141.28 per hour, or $293,862 annually. Pay ranges from $86.00/hr (10th percentile) to $167.40/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 322 job postings, the highest paying states for Perfusionists include North Dakota, Illinois, Georgia. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 322 Perfusionist job postings across 27 states, from 84 different healthcare employers.
Perfusionist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Perfusionist pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 25.7%.
Perfusionist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $17.46 to $26.12 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Fargo offer $169.33/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $104.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Perfusionists typically earn around $86.00 to $104.50 per hour ($178,880 to $217,360 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $141.28/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 322 active postings with listed compensation for Perfusionist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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