Source: SalaryDr salary data for Cardiology in California (Private Practice) (N=8 verified submissions, updated February 4, 2026, data as of 2026-02-04). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Real compensation data for cardiologists working in private practice settings in California.
$870,000
$795,625
$630,000
$1,000,000
Based on 5 responses, Private Practice Cardiology physicians in California report the following call schedule patterns:
Average work week: 56 hours
Call schedules vary by practice type within Private Practice settings. Private practice call schedules depend on group size and coverage arrangements.
Real insights from Cardiology physicians in Private Practice settings in California:
"I work about 45 hours a week and get 10 weeks PTO."— Cardiology Physician, Private Practice
Compare Cardiology salaries across different practice settings in California:
Explore city-level salary data for Cardiology physicians in California. Note: City pages show all practice settings combined.
The average Cardiology salary for Private Practice settings in California is $795,625, with a median of $870,000. This is based on 8 verified submissions.
Private Practice physicians in California earn a median of $870,000, compared to $630,000 for all Cardiology physicians in California. This represents a 38% higher salary than the state average.
Key factors include years of experience (15 years average in this data), geographic location within California, subspecialty training, and individual productivity metrics. Private Practice settings often reward productivity and practice ownership.
Private Practice Cardiology physicians in California earn a median of $870,000, compared to $700,000 nationally for Private Practice settings. This is 24% above the national average for Private Practice settings.
Private Practice Cardiology physicians in California work an average of 56 hours per week. Private practice hours can vary significantly based on practice ownership and patient volume.
Private Practice settings offer Higher earning potential, Practice ownership, Clinical autonomy. However, physicians should also consider challenges such as Business responsibilities and Financial risk.
Based on our database, we have 8 verified submissions from Cardiology physicians in Private Practice settings in California. This represents approximately 44% of all Cardiology submissions from California.
Average Salary
$795,625
Median Salary
$870,000
Salary Range
$630,000 - $1,000,000
National Average
$808,519
Difference
-2% vs National Average
Sample Size
8 local / 48 national reports
Distribution based on 8 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $870,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Cardiology physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Cardiology physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years |
| $250,000 |
| 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $871,667 | 3 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $956,667 | 3 submissions |
| 16+ years | $630,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.