Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Cardiology (N=160 verified submissions, updated May 3, 2026, data as of 2026-05-03). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
89% of cardiologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.0/5 and median salary of $630,000, based on 160 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$630,000
$729,683
$550,000
$800,000
Based on 160 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
142 of 160 respondents would choose cardiology again
Based on 160 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from cardiologists about their career and work-life balance.
“Less administrative burden ”
On career & specialty — Verified Cardiologist
“Our clinic and group leadership is terrible.”
On career & specialty — Verified Cardiologist
“Better work life balance, better support from administration, better ancillary staff support”
On career & specialty — Verified Cardiologist
“Better administrative staff.”
On career & specialty — Verified Cardiologist
“Better work-life balance' or 'Less administrative burden”
On career & specialty — Verified Cardiologist
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