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The average salary for pediatric cardiologists is around $238,400 annually. This figure represents a competitive hourly wage of about $115. Salaries can vary based on factors including geography, years of experience, and the specific healthcare setting.
Pediatric cardiologists can earn more in states such as California, New York, and Texas, where demand for specialized care is high. Understanding the local job market can help professionals maximize their earning potential. For instance, metropolitan areas often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and the concentration of healthcare facilities.
The job outlook for pediatric cardiologists remains strong. As advancements in medical technology and increased awareness of congenital heart issues grow, so does the need for specialists in this field. This presents numerous job opportunities for new graduates and experienced professionals alike.
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The average pediatric cardiologist salary in Alaska, North Dakota, and Wisconsin are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average pediatric cardiologist salary states are Louisiana, Nevada, and Arkansas.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $194,086 | $93.31 |
| 2 | Alaska | $196,861 | $94.64 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $190,328 | $91.50 |
| 4 | Iowa | $188,424 | $90.59 |
| 5 | Montana | $183,261 | $88.11 |
| 6 | South Dakota | $180,649 | $86.85 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $185,173 | $89.03 |
| 8 | Indiana | $186,053 | $89.45 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $174,437 | $83.86 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $181,594 | $87.30 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $173,239 | $83.29 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $178,988 | $86.05 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $183,940 | $88.43 |
| 14 | Michigan | $182,444 | $87.71 |
| 15 | Ohio | $174,812 | $84.04 |
| 16 | Missouri | $174,105 | $83.70 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $171,448 | $82.43 |
| 18 | Maine | $167,708 | $80.63 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $170,076 | $81.77 |
| 20 | Utah | $175,539 | $84.39 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $178,029 | $85.59 |
| 22 | Georgia | $171,553 | $82.48 |
| 23 | Kansas | $172,443 | $82.91 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $167,252 | $80.41 |
| 25 | Washington | $172,288 | $82.83 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $170,962 | $82.19 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $166,653 | $80.12 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $169,254 | $81.37 |
| 29 | Oregon | $164,274 | $78.98 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $170,472 | $81.96 |
| 31 | Arizona | $164,349 | $79.01 |
| 32 | Illinois | $166,834 | $80.21 |
| 33 | Maryland | $174,083 | $83.69 |
| 34 | Virginia | $170,733 | $82.08 |
| 35 | Alabama | $165,954 | $79.79 |
| 36 | Vermont | $159,230 | $76.55 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $155,218 | $74.62 |
| 38 | Texas | $160,277 | $77.06 |
| 39 | Idaho | $155,702 | $74.86 |
| 40 | New York | $156,044 | $75.02 |
| 41 | Delaware | $162,041 | $77.90 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $152,898 | $73.51 |
| 43 | Nevada | $152,768 | $73.45 |
| 44 | Massachusetts | $163,652 | $78.68 |
| 45 | California | $166,535 | $80.06 |
| 46 | Colorado | $166,649 | $80.12 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $104,623 | $50.30 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $151,938 | $73.05 |
| 49 | Florida | $155,548 | $74.78 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $148,102 | $71.20 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $150,689 | $72.45 |
The highest-paying cities for pediatric cardiologists are Cedar Rapids, IA, Duluth, MN, and Fort Wayne, IN.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $271,194 | $130.38 |
| 2 | Duluth, MN | $260,476 | $125.23 |
| 3 | Fort Wayne, IN | $256,875 | $123.50 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls, SD | $250,740 | $120.55 |
| 5 | Lansing, MI | $248,444 | $119.44 |
| 6 | Salt Lake City, UT | $227,140 | $109.20 |
| 7 | Topeka, KS | $222,374 | $106.91 |
| 8 | Kansas City, MO | $222,082 | $106.77 |
| 9 | Cincinnati, OH | $221,422 | $106.45 |
| 10 | Tacoma, WA | $217,925 | $104.77 |
| 11 | Baltimore, MD | $217,621 | $104.63 |
| 12 | Manassas, VA | $211,200 | $101.54 |
| 13 | Denver, CO | $207,334 | $99.68 |
| 14 | Chicago, IL | $205,914 | $99.00 |
| 15 | Jackson, TN | $205,702 | $98.90 |
| 16 | Columbus, GA | $204,447 | $98.29 |
| 17 | Harrisburg, PA | $203,493 | $97.83 |
| 18 | Portland, OR | $202,236 | $97.23 |
| 19 | Boston, MA | $199,711 | $96.01 |
| 20 | Phoenix, AZ | $192,312 | $92.46 |
A pediatric cardiologist's salary ranges from $113,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $500,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $500,000 | $41,667 | $240 |
| 75th Percentile | $352,000 | $29,333 | $169 |
| Average | $238,400 | $19,867 | $115 |
| 25th Percentile | $161,000 | $13,417 | $77 |
| 10th Percentile | $113,000 | $9,417 | $54 |
The highest paying types of pediatric cardiologists are cardiologist, rheumatologist, and oncologist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor | $208,582 | $17,382 | $100.28 | 14,571 |
| Pulmonary Physician | $220,773 | $18,398 | $106.14 | 57,339 |
| Resident Physician | $164,598 | $13,717 | $79.13 | 43,775 |
| Resident Physician In Radiology | $206,948 | $17,246 | $99.49 | 45,469 |
| Oncologist | $298,009 | $24,834 | $143.27 | 3,801 |
| Otolaryngologist | $276,134 | $23,011 | $132.76 | 2,652 |
Top companies hiring pediatric cardiologists now:
Pediatric cardiologist salaries at Sanford Health and Providence Health & Services are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average pediatric cardiologist salary at companies like Advocate Health Care and Baystate Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanford Health | $371,964 | $178.83 |
| 2 | Providence Health & Services | $338,898 | $162.93 |
| 3 | Advocate Health Care | $331,967 | $159.60 |
| 4 | Baystate Health | $321,955 | $154.79 |
| 5 | The Iowa Clinic | $318,520 | $153.13 |
| 6 | University of Maryland, Baltimore | $295,924 | $142.27 |
| 7 | Children's Wisconsin | $294,395 | $141.54 |
| 8 | Phoenix Children's | $288,163 | $138.54 |
| 9 | Pinnacle Hospital | $282,029 | $135.59 |
| 10 | Spectrum Health | $274,170 | $131.81 |
| 11 | El Paso Children's Hospital | $273,606 | $131.54 |
| 12 | Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Inc. | $271,978 | $130.76 |
| 13 | Connecticut Children's Medical Center | $269,747 | $129.69 |
| 14 | Cleveland Clinic | $262,223 | $126.07 |
| 15 | Driscoll Children's Hospital | $262,011 | $125.97 |
| 16 | Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital Inc | $258,915 | $124.48 |
| 17 | Presbyterian | $256,450 | $123.29 |
| 18 | UPMC | $255,187 | $122.69 |
| 19 | Physician Affiliate Group of New York | $251,334 | $120.83 |
| 20 | Baptist Health | $248,286 | $119.37 |
The average pediatric cardiologist salary has risen by $28,200 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pediatric cardiologist earned $210,200 annually, but today, they earn $238,400 a year. That works out to a 1% change in pay for pediatric cardiologists over the last decade.
Compare pediatric cardiologist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare pediatric cardiologist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $238,000 | $114.62 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $233,000 | $111.83 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $229,000 | $109.95 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | $241,000 | $115.69 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $236,000 | $113.25 | +4.5% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMN Healthcare | Cardiology Nocturnist Pediatric(Np) | Nashville, TN | 06/19/2025 | $108,000 |
| Pediatrix Medical Group | Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist | Denver, CO | 06/10/2025 | $417,400 |
| Pediatrix | Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist | Denver, CO | 06/10/2025 | $417,400 |
| Pediatrix | Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist | Denver, CO | 05/20/2025 | $280,000 |
| Pediatrix Medical Group | Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist | Denver, CO | 05/19/2025 | $280,000 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | Pediatric Endocrinology APN | Peoria, IL | 05/07/2025 | $97,000 |
| Seattle Children's Healthcare System | Pediatric Cardiologist | Anchorage, AK | 04/28/2025 | $424,634 |
| Stanford University | Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist | Stanford, CA | 04/21/2025 | $364,000 |
| Northwestern University | Pediatric Cardiologist | Chicago, IL | 04/08/2025 | $246,011 |
| Amergis | Ucsf Needing Pediatric Cardiac Surg Apps | San Francisco, CA | 04/02/2025 | $292,180 |
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