SOC 29-1212 · May 2025 · United States
Cardiologists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Cardiologists across the United States is $496,010 per year, measured over 17,290 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $656,330.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Cardiologists
Pay for this occupation varies by 253.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $656,330 and California pays $185,610.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $656,330 | 200 | |
| 2 | Missouri | $648,070 | 150 | |
| 3 | Nebraska | $646,300 | 170 | |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $636,580 | 200 | |
| 5 | Tennessee | $610,080 | 560 | |
| 6 | Georgia | $610,070 | 1,150 | |
| 7 | Indiana | $588,890 | 140 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $579,120 | 640 | |
| 9 | Kentucky | $558,180 | — | |
| 10 | Alabama | $519,480 | 130 |
States with the most Cardiologists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 2,260 | $492,040 | |
| 2 | Texas | 2,050 | $410,150 | |
| 3 | Georgia | 1,150 | $610,070 | |
| 4 | Florida | 920 | $414,910 | |
| 5 | Virginia | 810 | $461,450 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 760 | $504,260 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 640 | $579,120 | |
| 8 | California | 630 | $185,610 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | 560 | $610,080 | |
| 10 | Arizona | 440 | $239,200 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $662,760 | 130 |
| 2 | Chattanooga | $610,080 | 40 |
| 3 | Omaha | $598,480 | 110 |
| 4 | Harrisburg | $567,680 | 80 |
| 5 | Lexington | $558,180 | 140 |
| 6 | Cincinnati | $551,320 | 210 |
| 7 | Charlotte | $528,750 | 150 |
| 8 | Bridgeport | $527,720 | 70 |
| 9 | Tampa | $515,710 | 70 |
| 10 | Jacksonville | $514,740 | 90 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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