Cardiologist salary
From 933 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1212: Cardiologists
- Also filed as: Interventional Cardiologist, Non Invasive Cardiologist
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 41% of Cardiologist filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: West Virginia University Medical. 21 filings (2% of the total), median $515,000.
- Median up 13% since FY2020. From $400,000 in FY2020 to $450,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Cardiologist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 933 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Cardiologist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1212, Cardiologists). The median base salary is $450,000, 267% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $280,412 and $587,165. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 41% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (51), and West Virginia University Medical is the employer that files the most (21).
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Percentiles from certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Metro areas with at least 10 filings.
Top employers for Cardiologist
Mayo Clinic19 filings · 2%$653,744
Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation13 filings · 1%$750,000
Children's Hospital12 filings · 1%$109,011
Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants12 filings · 1%$695,000
Indiana University Health Care Associates11 filings · 1%$500,000
The University of Kansas Physicians11 filings · 1%$418,330
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai10 filings · 1%$328,500
Employers with the most Cardiologist filings. Bar: share of all Cardiologist filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 25% of filings
Mid-level · 41% of filings
Senior · 15% of filings
Expert · 19% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $245,000 | 115 |
| Level II · Qualified | $420,160 | 191 |
| Level III · Experienced | $418,330 | 71 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $500,000 | 89 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Cardiologist pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 16 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $332,000 | 51 |
| Boston, MA | $137,500 | 34 |
| Kansas, MO | $418,330 | 22 |
| Cleveland, OH | $310,180 | 20 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $250,000 | 17 |
| Rochester, MN | $673,250 | 15 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY | $239,200 | 14 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $425,000 | 13 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $425,000 | 13 |
| Chicago, IL | $503,000 | 12 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $335,000 | 11 |
| Memphis, TN | $239,200 | 11 |
| Miami, FL | $400,000 | 11 |
| Carbondale, IL | $645,000 | 10 |
| Washington, DC | $240,000 | 10 |
| Wichita, KS | $575,000 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Cardiologist does
Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Cardiologists (29-1212.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Cardiologists), the median annual wage was $239,200+ in May 2025, with 17,290 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $450,000, 9% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $150,000 | $107,190 |
| 25th percentile | $280,412 | $239,200+ |
| Median | $450,000 | $239,200+ |
| 75th percentile | $587,165 | $239,200+ |
| 90th percentile | $700,000 | $239,200+ |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $150,000 |
| 25th | $280,412 |
| 50th (median) | $450,000 |
| 75th | $587,165 |
| 90th | $700,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $400,000 | $300,000 | $500,000 | 120 |
| FY2021 | $351,154 | $220,000 | $500,000 | 127 |
| FY2022 | $400,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 | 171 |
| FY2023 | $435,000 | $328,162 | $528,648 | 376 |
| FY2024 | $442,518 | $280,000 | $550,000 | 394 |
| FY2025 | $450,000 | $267,833 | $550,000 | 476 |
| FY2026 | $450,000 | $300,000 | $600,000 | 457 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Cardiologist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Cardiologist jobs is $450,000 (933 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $280,412 and $587,165.
What does an entry-level Cardiologist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $245,000. Level I accounts for 25% of Cardiologist filings.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Cardiologists?
West Virginia University Medical (21), Mayo Clinic (19) and Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation (13) filed the most Cardiologist LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Cardiologists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($450,000) is 9% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($239,200+, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.