How much do imaging cardiologists make? The median imaging cardiologist salary in 2026 is $550,000, with an average of $551,000. The typical range is $550,000–$553,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 3 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 3 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Imaging Cardiologist ranges from $550,000 to $553,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $553,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Cardiologist average.
Entry-level Imaging Cardiologist positions start at $551,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $551,000 – a 0% increase.
Most commonly, Imaging Cardiologist physicians work in Academic settings (67% of submissions). Base salary makes up 85% of total compensation ($466,667), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Imaging Cardiologist physicians report 4.0/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized imaging procedures and treatments within cardiology, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 3 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $550,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Imaging Cardiologist physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Imaging Cardiologist 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.
Explore imaging salary data for cardiology across different states. Click on any state to view detailed compensation information for imaging in that location.
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $553,000 | 1 submissions |
| Academic | $550,000 | 2 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 11-15 years | $551,000 | 3 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.