Median pay$610,080$293.31 per hour
vs U.S.+23%U.S. median $496,010
Middle half earn$440,070 – $710,040Top 10%: $793,530+
Jobs5601.55× the U.S. concentration
Cardiologist pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $610,080 | $293.31 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Cardiologist pay in similar states
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a cardiologist make in Tennessee?
Cardiologists in Tennessee earned a median of $610,080 a year ($293.31 an hour) in May 2025, 23% more than the national median of $496,010. The middle half earned $440,070 to $710,040.
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.