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As of October 2025, a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner earns an average salary of $101,034 per year. This figure reflects the growing demand for skilled professionals in cardiology, where advanced practice nurses play a vital role in patient care, especially in heart-related diseases. Salaries can vary significantly based on geographic location, experience, and specific healthcare settings.
States like California and New York offer some of the highest salaries for this profession, often exceeding the national average due to higher living costs and increased demand for specialized care. Additionally, positions in urban centers tend to command higher salaries than those in rural areas. For instance, the highest paying roles often include positions in major hospitals or specialized cardiology clinics.
The job market for cardiology nurse practitioners is robust, with numerous opportunities available across the United States. Many healthcare facilities are expanding their cardiology departments, creating a demand for qualified nurse practitioners. Job seekers can benefit from utilizing job boards like Zippia to find tailored job listings that match their skills and preferences.
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The highest-paying states for cardiology nurse practitioners are Alaska, New Jersey, and California. The lowest average cardiology nurse practitioner salary states are Missouri, South Carolina, and Kentucky.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $129,922 | $62.46 |
| 2 | Maine | $109,997 | $52.88 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $109,694 | $52.74 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $116,253 | $55.89 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $129,436 | $62.23 |
| 6 | Arizona | $111,416 | $53.57 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $110,624 | $53.18 |
| 8 | Montana | $103,388 | $49.71 |
| 9 | New York | $108,521 | $52.17 |
| 10 | Washington | $108,732 | $52.27 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $111,451 | $53.58 |
| 12 | California | $126,137 | $60.64 |
| 13 | Ohio | $98,496 | $47.35 |
| 14 | Nevada | $104,893 | $50.43 |
| 15 | Virginia | $111,121 | $53.42 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $96,734 | $46.51 |
| 17 | Indiana | $93,794 | $45.09 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $108,440 | $52.13 |
| 19 | Delaware | $107,422 | $51.65 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $123,843 | $59.54 |
| 21 | Michigan | $98,064 | $47.15 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $96,332 | $46.31 |
| 23 | Vermont | $94,887 | $45.62 |
| 24 | Oregon | $105,766 | $50.85 |
| 25 | Maryland | $108,520 | $52.17 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $89,257 | $42.91 |
| 27 | Texas | $90,691 | $43.60 |
| 28 | Illinois | $101,170 | $48.64 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $94,014 | $45.20 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $87,244 | $41.94 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $85,701 | $41.20 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $84,130 | $40.45 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $88,946 | $42.76 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $83,539 | $40.16 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $85,943 | $41.32 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $82,905 | $39.86 |
| 37 | Georgia | $86,931 | $41.79 |
| 38 | Florida | $80,559 | $38.73 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $78,200 | $37.60 |
| 40 | Colorado | $85,340 | $41.03 |
| 41 | Iowa | $82,011 | $39.43 |
| 42 | Idaho | $84,944 | $40.84 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $95,965 | $46.14 |
| 44 | Utah | $84,827 | $40.78 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $79,480 | $38.21 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $78,461 | $37.72 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $78,405 | $37.69 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $79,991 | $38.46 |
| 49 | Kansas | $77,282 | $37.15 |
| 50 | Missouri | $78,518 | $37.75 |
| 51 | Alabama | $75,922 | $36.50 |
The highest-paying cities for cardiology nurse practitioners are Burlingame, CA, Burlington, MA, and Middletown, CT.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlingame, CA | $136,159 | $65.46 |
| 2 | Burlington, MA | $121,432 | $58.38 |
| 3 | Middletown, CT | $114,770 | $55.18 |
| 4 | Rochester, MN | $114,631 | $55.11 |
| 5 | Dover, NH | $113,494 | $54.56 |
| 6 | Charlottesville, VA | $113,373 | $54.51 |
| 7 | Baltimore, MD | $112,596 | $54.13 |
| 8 | Poughkeepsie, NY | $112,144 | $53.92 |
| 9 | Mount Vernon, WA | $111,384 | $53.55 |
| 10 | Springfield, OR | $109,467 | $52.63 |
| 11 | Las Vegas, NV | $105,749 | $50.84 |
| 12 | Evanston, IL | $105,499 | $50.72 |
| 13 | Albuquerque, NM | $96,950 | $46.61 |
| 14 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $96,242 | $46.27 |
| 15 | Dayton, OH | $95,775 | $46.05 |
| 16 | Austin, TX | $92,446 | $44.45 |
| 17 | Durham, NC | $88,564 | $42.58 |
| 18 | Columbus, GA | $87,156 | $41.90 |
| 19 | Laramie, WY | $84,513 | $40.63 |
| 20 | Salt Lake City, UT | $84,213 | $40.49 |
A cardiology nurse practitioner's salary ranges from $59,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $170,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $170,000 | $14,167 | $82 |
| 75th Percentile | $133,000 | $11,083 | $64 |
| Average | $101,034 | $8,420 | $49 |
| 25th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| 10th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
The highest paying types of cardiology nurse practitioners are electrophysiology nurse practitioner, neurosurgical nurse practitioner, and psychiatric nurse practitioner.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner | $84,058 | $7,005 | $40.41 | 42,062 |
| Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner | $101,247 | $8,437 | $48.68 | 35,972 |
| Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner | $102,753 | $8,563 | $49.40 | 80,598 |
| Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner | $103,683 | $8,640 | $49.85 | 30,937 |
| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | $102,409 | $8,534 | $49.24 | 49,026 |
| Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | $105,403 | $8,784 | $50.67 | 38,599 |
Top companies hiring cardiology nurse practitioners now:
Cardiology nurse practitioner salaries at Dayton Children's Hospital and PIH Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average cardiology nurse practitioner salary at companies like Tanner Health System and St Joseph Medical Group are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayton Children's Hospital | $155,340 | $74.68 |
| 2 | PIH Health | $154,574 | $74.31 |
| 3 | Tanner Health System | $152,449 | $73.29 |
| 4 | St Joseph Medical Group | $143,678 | $69.08 |
| 5 | Dignity Health | $139,768 | $67.20 |
| 6 | University of Maryland Medical System | $139,686 | $67.16 |
| 7 | Mercy Corps | $139,497 | $67.07 |
| 8 | Baylor Scott & White Health | $138,172 | $66.43 |
| 9 | MercyOne | $137,480 | $66.10 |
| 10 | Erlanger Health System | $137,226 | $65.97 |
| 11 | Northwestern Medicine | $137,007 | $65.87 |
| 12 | Phoenix Children's | $135,907 | $65.34 |
| 13 | National Medical Association | $135,220 | $65.01 |
| 14 | Private Practice | $134,334 | $64.58 |
| 15 | Mayo Clinic | $129,768 | $62.39 |
| 16 | Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego | $128,305 | $61.69 |
| 17 | Kaiser Permanente | $126,394 | $60.77 |
| 18 | Community Health Systems | $125,758 | $60.46 |
| 19 | Summit Health Oregon | $125,314 | $60.25 |
| 20 | Baptist Health | $124,303 | $59.76 |
The average cardiology nurse practitioner salary has risen by $20,501 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average cardiology nurse practitioner earned $80,533 annually, but today, they earn $101,034 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for cardiology nurse practitioners over the last decade.
Compare cardiology nurse practitioner salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare cardiology nurse practitioner salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $101,000 | $48.57 | +1.7% |
| 2025 | $99,400 | $47.76 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $96,800 | $46.55 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $94,000 | $45.18 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $91,300 | $43.89 | +2.7% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locumjobsonline | Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP)-Cardiology To | Sellersville, PA | 06/29/2025 | $166,960 |
| University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Washington | Cardiology Nurse Practitioner | Easton, MD | 06/27/2025 | $104,416 |
| Greenlife Healthcare Staffing | Cardiology Nurse Practitioner | New York, NY | 06/27/2025 | $115,000 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Nurse Practitioner-Cardiology | Chicago, IL | 06/26/2025 | $141,075 |
| Medstar Research Institute | Interventional Cardiology Np/Pa-Medstar Union Memorial Hospital/Medstar Franklin Square Medical CE | Baltimore, MD | 06/25/2025 | $115,000 |
| Locumjobsonline | Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP)-Cardiology To | Seattle, WA | 06/24/2025 | $166,960 |
| NYU Langone Health | PA or NP-Non-Invasive Cardiology | New York, NY | 06/21/2025 | $151,328 |
| Dupage Medical Group | Cardiology Nurse Practitioner | Joliet, IL | 06/20/2025 | $100,000 |
| Multicare Health System | General Cardiology-Nurse Practitioner | Olympia, WA | 06/20/2025 | $124,831 |
| Peace Health | NP or PA for Cardiology Group In Beautiful Bellingham | Bellingham, WA | 06/20/2025 | $138,681 |
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