Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Cardiology (N=175 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 175 approved salary reports
Is Cardiology Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Cardiology Worth It?
89% of cardiologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.9/5 and median salary of $625,000, based on 175 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 3.9/5
- Would Choose Again
- 89%
- Median Salary
- $625,000
- Avg Hours
- 53/wk
The Numbers
Median
$625,000
Average
$698,200
25th
$530,000
75th
$775,000
Based on 175 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$530K$775K
Salary Distribution
$530K$530,000 – $898K$897,50025th
$530K$530,000
Median
$625K$625,000
75th
$775K$775,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$530K$530,000 – $775K$775,000
Median salary
$625K$625,000
Average salary
$698K$698,200
Percentiles
25th$530,000
75th$775,000
Breakdown
Monthly$52,083
Hourly$300
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction3.9 / 5
Based on 175 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again89%
149 of 167 respondents would choose cardiology again
Average Hours Worked53 hrs/week
Based on 175 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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