Cardiologist salary in Boston, MA
Based on 34 certified H-1B filings in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Dover, Brockton, Burlington, Salem.
Also listed as: Interventional Cardiologist, Non Invasive Cardiologist
Median salary$137,500
Middle 50%$112k–$354k
vs. national median−69%comparison median $450,000
Filings34FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $89,910 |
| 25th | $112,050 |
| 50th (median) | $137,500 |
| 75th | $353,963 |
| 90th | $433,250 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2023 | $234,113 | $135,000 | $255,630 | 10 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2025 | $112,754 | $105,268 | $159,825 | 16 |
| FY2026 | $259,080 | $127,982 | $389,113 | 18 |
Cost of living
Boston's median Cardiologist salary of $137,500 is worth about $127,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Boston = 108.3).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital | $109,011 | 12 |
| Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization | too few | 8 |
| Massachusetts General Physicians Organization | too few | 3 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | too few | 2 |
| Wentworth-Douglass Physician | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $202,500 | 11 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $127,982 | $202,500 | 11 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.
