How Much Does a Cardiologist Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$496,010
Cardiologists in the U.S. earn a median of $496,010 a year, or $238.47 an hour. Half of cardiologists earn more than $496,010 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $712,130.
Pay percentiles for cardiologists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51.53 | $107,190 |
| 25th | $131.87 | $274,280 |
| 50th (median) | $238.47 | $496,010 |
| 75th | $293.30 | $610,060 |
| 90th | $342.37 | $712,130 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Cardiologists (SOC 29-1212). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for cardiologists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Delaware | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Hawaii | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Maine | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| New Mexico | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
| United States | $496,010 | $238.47 |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. "+" marks wages above the highest figure BLS publishes ($239,200 a year / $115.00 an hour). Those states are listed first, alphabetically. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many cardiologists are there?
BLS counts about 17,290 cardiologists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in New York (2,260), Texas (2,050) and Georgia (1,150).
The mean (average) annual wage is $454,940, lower than the median of $496,010.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $41,334
- Biweekly
- $19,077
- Weekly
- $9,539
- Daily (8 hours)
- $1,908
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cardiologists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for cardiologists is $238.47. The middle 50% earn between $131.87 and $293.30 an hour.
Which state pays cardiologists the most?
Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah and Wyoming report a median wage of more than $239,200 for cardiologists, the highest level BLS publishes, so an exact ranking among them is not available.
What is the starting salary for cardiologists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of cardiologists earn less than $107,190 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.