Cardiologist Salary
The average Cardiologist salary is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Cardiologist work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and medical offices. A physician or surgeon salary will vary depending on the location and the setting. Area of specialization also plays a part in how much they earn with invasive cardiologist commanding more per hour than a non invasive cardiologist. The assumption was made that the Cardiologists reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year. Cardiologist Salary: Median Hourly & Annual Data Hourly Cardiologist median salary is $105.66 per hour. The lowest 10% earn less than $70.00 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $200.00 per hour. Annually On an annual basis Cardiologist earn $219,770. The lowest 10% earn less than $150,000 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $300,000 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average. Some sites report salaries as high as $450,000 for the more successful cardiologist. Lowest and Highest Cardiologist Salary The lowest paid Cardiologistearn less with mean or average wages below $70 per hour. Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors. The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas. The highest pay levels are found in major metropolitan areas where the mean or average wage is over $200.00 per hour. Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries.
Top 5 States The best states to earn a cardiologist salary are lumped in with other surgeons and may vary slightly for cardiologists. The 5 best states are Minnesota $206,000, South Dakota $204,000, Indiana $203,000, New Hampshire $201,000 and Nevada $200,000. Top 5 Metropolitan Areas The top 5 cities to earn a cardiologist salary are San Jose CA $214,903, Chicago IL $194,897, Seattle WA $198,879, Washington DC $191,732, Tampa FL $173,999 Other Industries that Employ Cardiologists The majority of cardiologists are employed in hospitals and clinics, A small number of cardiologists work in federal service, military healthcare systems, and universities. Employment Data It is estimated that there are over 19,000 Cardiologist in the U.S. The majority of these are considered self employed. Where They Work Of all the Cardiologists employed in the United States the majority of them work in a private or group practice setting and can be found in clinics or medical office buildings. A small number can be found working directly in hospitals or other medical centers. Private Practice vs. Employment Virtually all physicians are considered private practice or self-employed. A few cardiologists are employed by federal or state governments. A small number may also be found in the military. Benefits Fringe benefits will vary depending on business size and other factors. To see what a typical benefits package is worth A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year. See the complete list of healthcare job descriptions See the complete list of healthcare salary data pages |