Cardiologist salary
What cardiologists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$496,010$238.47 per hour
Average pay$454,940$218.72 per hour
Middle half earn$274,280 – $610,060Top 10%: $712,130+
Jobs17,290Employed nationwide
Cardiologist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $519,480 | $249.75 | 130 | 0.06 |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 440 | 0.14 |
| California | $185,610 | $89.24 | 630 | 0.04 |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 200 | 0.07 |
| Connecticut | $488,940 | $235.07 | 320 | 0.19 |
| Delaware | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 90 | 0.19 |
| Florida | $414,910 | $199.48 | 920 | 0.09 |
| Georgia | $610,070 | $293.30 | 1,150 | 0.23 |
| Hawaii | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 50 | 0.08 |
| Illinois | $517,850 | $248.97 | 340 | 0.06 |
| Indiana | $588,890 | $283.12 | 140 | 0.04 |
| Iowa | $283,070 | $136.09 | 100 | 0.06 |
| Kentucky | $558,180 | $268.36 | – | – |
| Maine | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 150 | 0.24 |
| Maryland | $337,230 | $162.13 | – | – |
| Massachusetts | – | – | 510 | 0.14 |
| Michigan | $419,030 | $201.46 | 340 | 0.08 |
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 420 | 0.14 |
| Mississippi | – | – | 50 | 0.04 |
| Missouri | $648,070 | $311.57 | 150 | 0.05 |
| Nebraska | $646,300 | $310.72 | 170 | 0.17 |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 190 | 0.28 |
| New Jersey | $286,540 | $137.76 | – | – |
| New Mexico | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 90 | 0.11 |
| New York | $492,040 | $236.56 | 2,260 | 0.23 |
| North Carolina | – | – | 300 | 0.06 |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 40 | 0.1 |
| Ohio | $504,260 | $242.43 | 760 | 0.14 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 150 | 0.08 |
| Pennsylvania | $579,120 | $278.42 | 640 | 0.11 |
| Rhode Island | $395,610 | $190.20 | 60 | 0.13 |
| South Carolina | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 210 | 0.09 |
| Tennessee | $610,080 | $293.31 | 560 | 0.17 |
| Texas | $410,150 | $197.19 | 2,050 | 0.15 |
| Utah | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 280 | 0.16 |
| Vermont | – | – | 70 | 0.24 |
| Virginia | $461,450 | $221.85 | 810 | 0.2 |
| Washington | $656,330 | $315.54 | 200 | 0.06 |
| Wisconsin | $636,580 | $306.05 | 200 | 0.07 |
| Wyoming | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 30 | 0.12 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $662,760 | 130 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $598,480 | 110 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $567,680 | 80 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $558,180 | 140 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $551,320 | 210 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $528,750 | 150 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $527,720 | 70 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $515,710 | 70 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $514,740 | 90 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $511,400 | 60 |
| Lancaster, PA | $503,970 | 50 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $492,150 | 2,050 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $475,590 | 150 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $451,790 | 130 |
| Richmond, VA | $450,480 | 120 |
Metro areas with the most cardiologists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,050 | $492,150 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 940 | $403,340 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 910 | $239,200+ |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 460 | $187,550 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 310 | $239,200+ |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 230 | $239,200+ |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 230 | $430,900 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 210 | $551,320 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 190 | $130,880 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 190 | $239,200+ |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 160 | $436,510 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 150 | $528,750 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 150 | $475,590 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 140 | $558,180 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 130 | $451,790 |
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Questions
How much does a cardiologist make?
The median pay for cardiologists in the U.S. was $496,010 a year ($238.47 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $274,280 and $610,060.
Which states pay cardiologists the most?
The highest pay was in Washington ($656,330), Missouri ($648,070), Nebraska ($646,300), Wisconsin ($636,580), Tennessee ($610,080). The lowest was in California ($185,610), Wyoming ($239,200+), Utah ($239,200+).
How many cardiologists are there in the U.S.?
About 17,290 people were employed as cardiologists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.