Cardiologists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $590,090 or more. The middle half of cardiologists in Washington earn between $133,810 and $483,330.
- $74K10th
- $134K25th
- $254KMedian
- $483K75th
- $590K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $325,320 | $27,110 | $156.40 |
| Median | $253,610 | $21,134 | $121.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $133,810 | $11,151 | $64.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $483,330 | $40,278 | $232.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cardiologists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Cardiologists in Washington earn 28% less than the U.S. average ($454,940). At the median the gap is -49% against the U.S. median of $496,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $325,320 | $253,610 | $74,450 | $590,090 | 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 Washington
On the average salary of $325,320, a single filer in Washington takes home about $205,912 a year, or $17,159 a month and $7,920 every two weeks. Taxes take 37% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $217,029 | $18,086 |
| Working in MD | $214,141 | $17,845 |
| Working in VA | $213,148 | $17,762 |
| Working in DC | $205,912 | $17,159 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for cardiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $325,320 buys what about $298,777 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Cardiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$339,350
- Winchester, VA$434,080
- Richmond, VA$425,280
- Harrisburg, PA$495,950
- Lancaster, PA$508,350
- 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 Washington: questions
How much do cardiologists make an hour in Washington?
$156.40 an hour on average, and $121.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cardiologists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $133,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cardiologists take-home pay in Washington?
About $205,912 a year ($17,159 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $325,320.
Do cardiologists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 19.7%.
- 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).
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