Perfusionist
3 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Perfusionist pay from Mercer, ERI Economic Research Institute. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.
Role summary
Responsible for the operation of the heart-lung machine and are members of the open heart surgery team. Operates extracorporeal circulation and auto transfusion equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory or respiratory function.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Perfusionist salary survey FAQ
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- Which compensation surveys cover Perfusionist pay?
- 3 surveys publish Perfusionist benchmarks, including data from Mercer, ERI Economic Research Institute. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Perfusionist pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Perfusionist varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Perfusionist?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Perfusionist ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Perfusionist pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.