Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Cardiology (N=167 verified submissions, updated August 3, 2026, data as of 2026-08-03). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
89% of cardiologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.9/5 and median salary of $630,000, based on 167 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$630,000
$702,036
$530,000
$785,000
Based on 167 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
146 of 164 respondents would choose cardiology again
Based on 167 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from cardiologists about their career and work-life balance.
“I wish I knew how high the demand for cardiologists has become ”
On career & specialty — Verified Cardiologist
“Constantly increasing wVRU target; obscure compensation model (currently based on collections, transitioning to a proper $/wRVU model); very little margin for negotiating salary upon hire and also to get an increase after years on the job.”
On career & specialty — Verified Cardiologist
“Better administrative staff.”
On career & specialty — Verified Cardiologist
“Better work life balance ”
On career & specialty — Verified Cardiologist
“Administration is exceedingly poor, with no compassion for how medicine needs to be handled. Overemphasis on profit incentive”
On career & specialty — Verified Cardiologist
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