Cardiologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for cardiologists in the U.S. is $496,010 ($238.47 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $496,010
- Mean annual wage
- $454,940
- Median hourly wage
- $238.47
- Employment
- 17,290
17,290 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $107,190 | $51.53 |
| 25th percentile | $274,280 | $131.87 |
| Median (50th) | $496,010 | $238.47 |
| 75th percentile | $610,060 | $293.30 |
| 90th percentile | $712,130 | $342.37 |
Highest-paying states for cardiologists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $656,330 | 200 |
| Missouri | $648,070 | 150 |
| Nebraska | $646,300 | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $636,580 | 200 |
| Tennessee | $610,080 | 560 |
| Georgia | $610,070 | 1,150 |
| Indiana | $588,890 | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $579,120 | 640 |
| Kentucky | $558,180 | — |
| Alabama | $519,480 | 130 |
Lowest-paying states
- California: $185,610 median annual wage
- Iowa: $283,070 median annual wage
- New Jersey: $286,540 median annual wage
- Maryland: $337,230 median annual wage
- Rhode Island: $395,610 median annual wage
About this occupation
Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral or professional degree | 100.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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