How much does a academic cardiologist make in 2026?

A academic cardiologist (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $500,000 per year, based on 31 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for cardiologists at an academic medical center or university?

Cardiologists at an academic medical center or university earn between $450,000 (25th percentile) and $550,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $500,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Cardiology (N=31 verified submissions, updated July 26, 2026, data as of 2026-07-26). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 26, 2026 | Based on 31 verified submissions

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 July 2026, based on 31 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $508,258.

Median Salary: $500,000
Average Salary: $508,258
25th Percentile: $450,000
75th Percentile: $550,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 26, 2026

Median

$500,000

Average

$508,258

25th

$450,000

75th

$550,000

Based on 31 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$450K$450,000 – $600K$600,000

25th

$450K$450,000

Median

$500K$500,000

75th

$550K$550,000

Middle 50% earn

$450K$450,000 – $550K$550,000

Median salary

$500K$500,000

Average salary

$508K$508,258

Salary Range

Minimum$450,000

Maximum$720,000

Percentiles

25th$450,000

75th$550,000

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.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Cardiology (N=31 verified submissions, updated July 26, 2026, data as of 2026-07-26). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 26, 2026 | Based on 31 verified submissions

Academic Cardiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Cardiologist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

Median Salary: $500,000
Average Salary: $508,258
25th Percentile: $450,000
75th Percentile: $550,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 26, 2026

Median

$500,000

Average

$508,258

25th

$450,000

75th

$550,000

Based on 31 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$450K$450,000 – $600K$600,000

25th

$450K$450,000

Median

$500K$500,000

75th

$550K$550,000

Middle 50% earn

$450K$450,000 – $550K$550,000

Median salary

$500K$500,000

Average salary

$508K$508,258

Salary Range

Minimum$450,000

Maximum$720,000

Percentiles

25th$450,000

75th$550,000

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.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

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