Cardiologist Salary
Cardiologists earn a median $239,200+ a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
What cardiologists do
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.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.8% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 500
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of cardiologists is projected to grow 4.8% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 500 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Cardiologist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$136,738
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$9,856
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$337,977
Marginal rate: 35% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $107,190 | $51.53 | $84,238 |
| 25th percentile | $274,280+ | $131.87 | $199,063 |
| Median (50th) | $496,010+ | $238.47 | $337,977 |
| 75th percentile | $610,060+ | $293.30 | $409,429 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $712,130+ | $342.37 | $472,268 |
Cardiologist salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $239,200+ | — | $438,417 | $139,820 – $239,200+ | 200 |
| Missouri | $239,200+ | — | $403,721 | $100,920 – $239,200+ | 150 |
| Nebraska | $239,200+ | — | $403,607 | $216,450 – $239,200+ | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $239,200+ | — | $386,890 | $94,340 – $239,200+ | 200 |
| Tennessee | $239,200+ | — | $409,442 | $178,630 – $239,200+ | 560 |
| Georgia | $239,200+ | — | $378,396 | $186,960 – $239,200+ | 1,150 |
| Indiana | $239,200+ | — | $378,824 | $77,310 – $239,200+ | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | — | $372,266 | $108,180 – $239,200+ | 640 |
| Kentucky | $239,200+ | — | $357,508 | $216,710 – $239,200+ | — |
| Alabama | $239,200+ | — | $326,972 | $188,970 – $239,200+ | 130 |
| Illinois | $239,200+ | — | $326,171 | $119,280 – $239,200+ | 340 |
| Ohio | $239,200+ | — | $330,061 | $32,290 – $239,200+ | 760 |
| New York | $239,200+ | — | $304,948 | $104,800 – $239,200+ | 2,260 |
| Connecticut | $239,200+ | — | $304,096 | $79,730 – $239,200+ | 320 |
| Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $290,606 | $217,500 – $239,200+ | 810 |
| Michigan | $239,200+ | — | $272,191 | $68,540 – $239,200+ | 340 |
| Florida | $239,200+ | — | $287,168 | $211,260 – $239,200+ | 920 |
| Texas | $239,200+ | — | $284,186 | $97,140 – $239,200+ | 2,050 |
| Rhode Island | $239,200+ | — | $255,497 | $136,140 – $239,200+ | 60 |
| Maryland | $239,200+ | — | $221,102 | $149,990 – $239,200+ | — |
| New Jersey | $239,200+ | — | $190,681 | $35,000 – $239,200+ | — |
| Iowa | $239,200+ | — | $194,465 | $63,530 – $239,200+ | 100 |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | — | $170,321 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 440 |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | — | $166,275 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 200 |
| Delaware | $239,200+ | — | $161,646 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 90 |
| Hawaii | $239,200+ | — | $158,847 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 50 |
| Maine | $239,200+ | — | $160,485 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 150 |
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | — | $159,733 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 420 |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | — | $176,092 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 190 |
| New Mexico | $239,200+ | — | $165,571 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 90 |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $172,687 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 40 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | — | $154,712 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 150 |
| South Carolina | $239,200+ | — | $162,897 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 210 |
| Utah | $239,200+ | — | $166,294 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 280 |
| Wyoming | $239,200+ | — | $176,092 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 30 |
| California | $185,610 | — | $122,754 | $109,310 – $239,200+ | 630 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Dermatologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.8% |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Neurologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.4% |
| Family Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Pediatric Surgeon | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Radiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cardiologist make?
The national median salary for cardiologists is at least $239,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $107,190 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays cardiologists the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $239,200+.
How many cardiologists are there in the U.S.?
About 17,290 people work as cardiologists nationwide.