Cardiologists pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $150,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $465,070 or more. The middle half of cardiologists in Baltimore earn between $245,650 and $465,070.
- $150K10th
- $246K25th
- $337KMedian
- $465K75th
- $465K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $339,350 | $28,279 | $163.15 |
| Median | $337,230 | $28,102 | $162.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $245,650 | $20,471 | $118.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $465,070 | $38,756 | $223.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cardiologists pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Cardiologists in Baltimore earn 11% less than the Maryland average ($380,510) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($454,940). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $496,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $339,350 | $337,230 | $150,000 | $465,070 | n/a |
| Maryland | $380,510 | $337,230 | $149,990 | $716,280 | 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $339,350, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $222,125 a year, or $18,510 a month and $8,543 every two weeks. Taxes take 35% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for cardiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $339,350 buys what about $324,777 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 1.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Cardiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Lancaster, PA$508,350
- Washington, DC$325,320
- Harrisburg, PA$495,950
- Winchester, VA$434,080
- Richmond, VA$425,280
- Virginia Beach, VA$433,900
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 Baltimore: questions
How much do cardiologists make an hour in Baltimore?
$163.15 an hour on average, and $162.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cardiologists salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $150,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $245,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cardiologists take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $222,125 a year ($18,510 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $339,350. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do cardiologists earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.2%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
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