Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Administer emergency cardiac care for life-threatening heart problems, such as cardiac arrest and heart attack.
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, or disease prevention.
Answer questions that patients have about their health and well-being.
Calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standards to identify abnormalities, using the results of an echocardiogram.
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Cardiologist pay by experience level
Entry level$111,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$284,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$513,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$631,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$737,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
600
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Cardiologist salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
11,180 workers
$508,000
Offices of Physicians
10,630 workers
$506,500
Hospitals
4,800 workers
$419,000
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
4,760 workers
$420,500
Hospitals, Privately Owned
4,330 workers
$429,000
Educational Services, State Government Owned
530 workers
$309,000
Hospitals, Local Government Owned
300 workers
$410,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cardiologist make?
The average base salary for a Cardiologist in the United States is $471,000 per year, or about $226.44 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $284,000 and $631,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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