Cardiology Salary Data
Median Salary
$630,000
Average Salary
$654,168
Salary Range
Percentiles
Breakdown
How much does a Cardiology make?
As of May 24, 2025, a Cardiology in the United States earns an average of $630,000 per year ($52,500 monthly). Based on an average 54-hour work week, this translates to approximately $233 per hour.
Salary Range and Distribution
Based on 104 verified physician salary submissions, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $580,000 to $700,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $1,160,000 annually. The majority of Cardiology salaries fall between $580,000 (25th percentile) and $700,000 (75th percentile).
Career Growth and Advancement
The salary difference between early-career and experienced Cardiology physicians is significant. Entry-level positions start at $593,965, while those with 10+ years of experience earn an average of $696,607 - a 17% increase. This substantial growth reflects the value of experience and skill development in the field.
Practice Settings and Compensation Structure
Base salary makes up 85% of total compensation ($554,139), with the remainder coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and other incentives.
Job Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance
Cardiology physicians report high career satisfaction, rating their specialty 4.1 out of 5, with 88% saying they would choose this specialty again.
Salary Distribution
Distribution based on 104 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $630,000
Physician Satisfaction
Would Choose Again
Percentage of Cardiology physicians who would choose this specialty again if starting their career over.
Satisfaction Rating
Average satisfaction rating reported by Cardiology physicians (1-5 scale).
Career Satisfaction
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
Primary Challenges
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Salary Comparison
Location Statistics
Average Salary
$654,168
Median Salary
$630,000
Salary Range
$580,000 - $700,000
National Comparison
National Average
$654,168
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
104 local / 104 national reports
Salary by Practice Type
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $750,833 | 36 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $643,585 | 47 submissions |
| Academic | $512,143 | 21 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
Salary by Experience Level
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $495,625 | 8 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $595,535 | 14 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $658,730 | 37 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $690,235 | 34 submissions |
| 16+ years | $717,273 | 11 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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Subspecialty Comparison
Interventional
EP
Electrophysiology
Structural
Non-invasive
Imaging
Heart Failure
| Subspecialty | Average Salary | Sample Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interventional | $729,152 | 23 submissions | Performs catheter-based treatments for heart disease, including stenting, angioplasty, and structural heart procedures. |
| EP | $720,200 | 10 submissions | Focuses on specialized ep procedures and treatments within cardiology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Electrophysiology | $693,636 | 11 submissions | Manages complex heart rhythm disorders through ablation procedures and device therapy. |
| Structural | $673,333 | 12 submissions | Focuses on specialized structural procedures and treatments within cardiology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Non-invasive | $556,250 | 8 submissions | Focuses on specialized non-invasive procedures and treatments within cardiology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Imaging | $551,000 | 3 submissions | Focuses on specialized imaging procedures and treatments within cardiology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Heart Failure | $524,600 | 5 submissions | Provides advanced therapy for severe heart failure, including mechanical support and transplant management. |
* Subspecialties with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
* Data is aggregated from verified physician submissions.
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* Salary data is updated monthly based on verified physician submissions.
Cardiology Salary by State
Alabama
$620,000/year
4 reports
Arizona
$600,000/year
7 reports
California
$625,000/year
15 reports
Colorado
$490,000/year
1 reports
Florida
$690,000/year
15 reports
Georgia
$635,000/year
10 reports
Illinois
$600,000/year
16 reports
Iowa
$1,000,000/year
1 reports
Kansas
$630,000/year
4 reports
Kentucky
$1,160,000/year
1 reports
Maryland
$635,000/year
1 reports
Massachusetts
$600,000/year
10 reports
Michigan
$1,000,000/year
1 reports
Missouri
$320,000/year
1 reports
New Jersey
$850,000/year
1 reports
New York
$500,000/year
3 reports
North Carolina
$1,000,000/year
1 reports
Ohio
$350,000/year
1 reports
Oregon
$635,000/year
1 reports
Pennsylvania
$615,000/year
2 reports
Texas
$800,000/year
7 reports
Washington
$553,000/year
1 reports
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