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    Cardiologist Salary in 2026

    SOC: 29-1212.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $239,200
    per year
    Salary Range
    $120K – $239K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    18,020
    employed
    Job Growth
    +4.1%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Cardiologists Make?

    Cardiologists earn a median annual salary of $239,200 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $119,970 at the 10th percentile to $239,200 at the 90th percentile — a range of $119,230. The highest-paying state is Delaware at $239,200.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$119,970
    25th percentile$230,100
    Median (50th)$239,200
    75th percentile$239,200
    90th percentile$239,200
    10th: $119,970Median: $239,20090th: $239,200
    Section 02

    Cardiologist Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Delawaretop$239,200
    Florida$239,200
    Georgia$239,200
    Hawaii$239,200
    Illinois$239,200
    Indiana$239,200
    Maine$239,200
    Michigan$239,200
    Minnesota$239,200
    Missouri$239,200
    Nebraska$239,200
    New Hampshire$239,200
    New Jersey$239,200
    New Mexico$239,200
    New York$239,200
    North Carolina$239,200
    North Dakota$239,200
    Ohio$239,200
    Oklahoma$239,200
    Oregon$239,200
    Pennsylvania$239,200
    Rhode Island$239,200
    South Carolina$239,200
    Tennessee$239,200
    Vermont$239,200
    Virginia$239,200
    West Virginia$239,200
    Wisconsin$239,200
    Wyoming$239,200
    Colorado$239,200
    Connecticut$239,200
    Texas$168,780
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Cardiologists

    Florida
    Highest paying
    $239,200
    top metro salary
    Georgia
    $239,200
    $0 vs highest
    Illinois
    $239,200
    $0 vs highest
    Indiana
    $239,200
    $0 vs highest
    Maine
    $239,200
    $0 vs highest
    Michigan
    $239,200
    $0 vs highest
    Minnesota
    $239,200
    $0 vs highest
    Missouri
    $239,200
    $0 vs highest
    Section 04

    Cardiologist Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$119,970 – $230,100
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$239,200
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$239,200
    Senior (15+ yrs)$239,200+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Cardiologist

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Cardiologists in Florida earn $239,200 — $0 above the national median. An advanced credential — such as a graduate degree or specialized certification — is consistently associated with higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($239,200) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Cardiologist Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Cardiologistthis career$239,200
    Pediatric Surgeon$239,200
    Orthopedic Surgeon$239,200
    Physician Assistant$133,260
    Anesthesiologist Assistant$133,260

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    Section 07

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    SOC: 29-1212.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.