Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Cardiology (N=36 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 36 approved salary reports
Academic Cardiologist Salary (2026)
At a Glance: Academic Cardiologist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)
The median academic cardiologist salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $500,000 per year as of November 2026, based on 36 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr. The average salary is $523,222.
- Median Salary
- $500,000
- Average Salary
- $523,222
- 25th Percentile
- $450,000
- 75th Percentile
- $580,000
Median
$500,000
Average
$523,222
25th
$450,000
75th
$580,000
Based on 36 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$450K$580K
Salary Distribution
$450K$450,000 – $645K$645,00025th
$450K$450,000
Median
$500K$500,000
75th
$580K$580,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$450K$450,000 – $580K$580,000
Median salary
$500K$500,000
Average salary
$523K$523,222
Percentiles
25th$450,000
75th$580,000
Breakdown
Monthly$41,667
Hourly$240
How Academic Pay Compares
This data shows compensation for cardiologists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Cardiology salary page.
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