Cardiologists Salaries by State

Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for cardiologistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).

National mean salary $454,940 ≈ $219/hr
National median salary $496,010
Total employment 17,290 nationwide

Job Outlook, 2024–2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.

Projected growth +4.1% Faster than average
Annual openings 600 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 19,400 → 20,200 (+800)
Typical entry education Doctoral or professional degree

Salary Map

Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.

💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States

  1. Nebraska$627,390
  2. Georgia$616,040
  3. Washington$562,160
  4. Tennessee$551,190
  5. Wisconsin$549,880

📉 5 Lowest-Paying States

  1. California$296,940
  2. Iowa$306,670
  3. New Jersey$325,020
  4. Rhode Island$344,820
  5. Michigan$354,940
#StateMeanMedian Hourlyvs. U.S.Employment
1 Nebraska $627,390 $646,300 $302 +37.9% 170
2 Georgia $616,040 $610,070 $296 +35.4% 1,150
3 Washington $562,160 $656,330 $270 +23.6% 200
4 Tennessee $551,190 $610,080 $265 +21.2% 560
5 Wisconsin $549,880 $636,580 $264 +20.9% 200
6 Missouri $523,380 $648,070 $252 +15% 150
7 Kentucky $522,350 $558,180 $251 +14.8%
8 Ohio $493,580 $504,260 $237 +8.5% 760
9 Pennsylvania $492,490 $579,120 $237 +8.3% 640
10 Illinois $484,120 $517,850 $233 +6.4% 340
11 Indiana $474,380 $588,890 $228 +4.3% 140
12 Alabama $471,790 $519,480 $227 +3.7% 130
13 Virginia $446,630 $461,450 $215 -1.8% 810
14 New York $437,490 $492,040 $210 -3.8% 2,260
15 Connecticut $416,360 $488,940 $200 -8.5% 320

Top-Paying Metro Areas

Highest median pay among 71 metro areas.

#Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
1 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $662,760 $565,440 130
2 Chattanooga, TN-GA $610,080 $508,870 40
3 Omaha, NE-IA $598,480 $578,940 110
4 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $567,680 $495,950 80
5 Lexington-Fayette, KY $558,180 $375,750 140
6 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $551,320 $501,860 210
7 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $528,750 $453,420 150
8 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $527,720 $470,440 70
9 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $515,710 $450,900 70
10 Jacksonville, FL $514,740 $508,850 90

Pay by Industry

Highest-paying industries employing cardiologistss (BLS OEWS, by median).

#IndustryMedianMeanEmployment
1 Ambulatory Health Care Services $519,630 $490,800 11,180
2 Offices of Physicians $516,940 $489,270 10,630
3 Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance $506,320 $465,020 15,980
4 Cross-industry, Private Ownership only $504,260 $464,140 16,280
5 Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local $496,010 $454,940 17,290
6 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Privately Owned $452,950 $415,390 4,300
7 Hospitals, Privately Owned $451,210 $414,550 4,330
8 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals $446,020 $406,080 4,760
9 Hospitals $441,870 $404,960 4,800
10 Hospitals, Local Government Owned $429,660 $396,750 300
11 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Local Government Owned $429,660 $396,750 300
12 Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $429,660 $395,420 310

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do cardiologists make in the U.S.?

The median cardiologists salary in the United States is $496,010 per year (mean $454,940), and about 80% earn between $107,190 and $712,130.

How much do cardiologists make per hour?

Roughly $219 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $454,940 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Which state pays cardiologists the most?

Nebraska has the highest average pay for cardiologists at $627,390 per year (median $646,300).

What is the job outlook for cardiologists?

Employment is projected to change +4.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 600 openings per year.

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