Cardiologist salary in California
What cardiologists earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$185,610$89.24 per hour
vs U.S.−63%U.S. median $496,010
Middle half earn$112,020 – $493,670Top 10%: $532,070+
Jobs6300.31× the U.S. concentration
Cardiologist pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $493,670 | $237.34 | – |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $119,690 | $57.54 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Cardiologist pay in similar states
Arizona · $239,200+ Colorado · $239,200+ Delaware · $239,200+ Hawaii · $239,200+ Maine · $239,200+ Minnesota · $239,200+
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does a cardiologist make in California?
Cardiologists in California earned a median of $185,610 a year ($89.24 an hour) in May 2025, 63% less than the national median of $496,010. The middle half earned $112,020 to $493,670.
Where in California do cardiologists earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA at $493,670.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.