Cardiologists pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $610,380 or more. The middle half of cardiologists in Lexington earn between $126,400 and $565,060.
- $75K10th
- $126K25th
- $558KMedian
- $565K75th
- $610K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $375,750 | $31,312 | $180.65 |
| Median | $558,180 | $46,515 | $268.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $126,400 | $10,533 | $60.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $565,060 | $47,088 | $271.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cardiologists pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Cardiologists in Lexington earn 28% less than the Kentucky average ($522,350) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($454,940). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $496,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $375,750 | $558,180 | $75,260 | $610,380 | 140 |
| Kentucky | $522,350 | $558,180 | $216,710 | $624,260 | n/a |
| United States | $454,940 | $496,010 | $107,190 | $712,130 | 17,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cardiologists salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $375,750, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $239,267 a year, or $19,939 a month and $9,203 every two weeks. Taxes take 36% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for cardiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $375,750 buys what about $404,515 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 11.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 0.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Cardiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$501,860
- Indianapolis, IN$378,860
- Chattanooga, TN$508,870
- Charlotte, NC$453,420
- Chicago, IL$416,040
- Detroit, MI$316,780
Highest-paying cities for cardiologists
Corpus Christi, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($709,920).
- Corpus Christi, TX$709,920
- Omaha, NE$578,940
- Seattle, WA$565,440
- Chattanooga, TN$508,870
- Jacksonville, FL$508,850
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Cardiologists salary in Lexington: questions
How much do cardiologists make an hour in Lexington?
$180.65 an hour on average, and $268.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cardiologists salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $126,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cardiologists take-home pay in Lexington?
About $239,267 a year ($19,939 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $375,750. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do cardiologists earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($454,940).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1212; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.37, this job is 4.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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