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Pediatric cardiologist salary

Average pediatric cardiologist salary

$238,400

$114.62 hourly rate

Entry-level pediatric cardiologist salary
$113,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Pediatric Cardiologist Salary

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.

Highest Paying States for Pediatric Cardiologists

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.

Job Outlook

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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Where can a Pediatric Cardiologist earn more?

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Columbus, OH$271,194
Phoenix, AZ$192,312
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Sanford Health$371,964
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Pediatric cardiologist salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert and Payscale, the average salary for a pediatric cardiologist typically falls between $202,261 and $419,627.
zippia
$238,400yearly
glassdoor[1]
$253,291yearly
Salary.com[2]
$305,400yearly
ZipRecruiter[3]
$206,613yearly
payscale[4]
$202,261yearly
SalaryExpert[5]
$419,627yearly

Average pediatric cardiologist salary by state

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.

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Highest paying states for pediatric cardiologists

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1North Dakota$194,086$93.31
2Alaska$196,861$94.64
3Wisconsin$190,328$91.50
4Iowa$188,424$90.59
5Montana$183,261$88.11
6South Dakota$180,649$86.85
7Nebraska$185,173$89.03
8Indiana$186,053$89.45
9Wyoming$174,437$83.86
10Minnesota$181,594$87.30
11New Hampshire$173,239$83.29
12West Virginia$178,988$86.05
13Kentucky$183,940$88.43
14Michigan$182,444$87.71
15Ohio$174,812$84.04
16Missouri$174,105$83.70
17North Carolina$171,448$82.43
18Maine$167,708$80.63
19Tennessee$170,076$81.77
20Utah$175,539$84.39
21Connecticut$178,029$85.59
22Georgia$171,553$82.48
23Kansas$172,443$82.91
24Pennsylvania$167,252$80.41
25Washington$172,288$82.83
26District of Columbia$170,962$82.19
27South Carolina$166,653$80.12
28New Jersey$169,254$81.37
29Oregon$164,274$78.98
30Rhode Island$170,472$81.96
31Arizona$164,349$79.01
32Illinois$166,834$80.21
33Maryland$174,083$83.69
34Virginia$170,733$82.08
35Alabama$165,954$79.79
36Vermont$159,230$76.55
37New Mexico$155,218$74.62
38Texas$160,277$77.06
39Idaho$155,702$74.86
40New York$156,044$75.02
41Delaware$162,041$77.90
42Louisiana$152,898$73.51
43Nevada$152,768$73.45
44Massachusetts$163,652$78.68
45California$166,535$80.06
46Colorado$166,649$80.12
47Hawaii$104,623$50.30
48Arkansas$151,938$73.05
49Florida$155,548$74.78
50Mississippi$148,102$71.20
51Oklahoma$150,689$72.45

Highest paying cities for pediatric cardiologists

The highest-paying cities for pediatric cardiologists are Cedar Rapids, IA, Duluth, MN, and Fort Wayne, IN.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Cedar Rapids, IA$271,194$130.38
2Duluth, MN$260,476$125.23
3Fort Wayne, IN$256,875$123.50
4Sioux Falls, SD$250,740$120.55
5Lansing, MI$248,444$119.44
6Salt Lake City, UT$227,140$109.20
7Topeka, KS$222,374$106.91
8Kansas City, MO$222,082$106.77
9Cincinnati, OH$221,422$106.45
10Tacoma, WA$217,925$104.77
11Baltimore, MD$217,621$104.63
12Manassas, VA$211,200$101.54
13Denver, CO$207,334$99.68
14Chicago, IL$205,914$99.00
15Jackson, TN$205,702$98.90
16Columbus, GA$204,447$98.29
17Harrisburg, PA$203,493$97.83
18Portland, OR$202,236$97.23
19Boston, MA$199,711$96.01
20Phoenix, AZ$192,312$92.46

Pediatric cardiologist salary details

A pediatric cardiologist's salary ranges from $113,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $500,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average pediatric cardiologist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a pediatric cardiologist's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly 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

Highest paying pediatric cardiologist jobs

The highest paying types of pediatric cardiologists are cardiologist, rheumatologist, and oncologist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Doctor$208,582$17,382$100.2814,571
Pulmonary Physician$220,773$18,398$106.1457,339
Resident Physician$164,598$13,717$79.1343,775
Resident Physician In Radiology$206,948$17,246$99.4945,469
Oncologist$298,009$24,834$143.273,801
Otolaryngologist$276,134$23,011$132.762,652

Which companies pay pediatric cardiologists the most?

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.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Sanford Health$371,964$178.83
2Providence Health & Services$338,898$162.93
3Advocate Health Care$331,967$159.60
4Baystate Health$321,955$154.79
5The Iowa Clinic$318,520$153.13
6University of Maryland, Baltimore$295,924$142.27
7Children's Wisconsin$294,395$141.54
8Phoenix Children's$288,163$138.54
9Pinnacle Hospital$282,029$135.59
10Spectrum Health$274,170$131.81
11El Paso Children's Hospital$273,606$131.54
12Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Inc.$271,978$130.76
13Connecticut Children's Medical Center$269,747$129.69
14Cleveland Clinic$262,223$126.07
15Driscoll Children's Hospital$262,011$125.97
16Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital Inc$258,915$124.48
17Presbyterian$256,450$123.29
18UPMC$255,187$122.69
19Physician Affiliate Group of New York$251,334$120.83
20Baptist Health$248,286$119.37

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$250,000$241,600$233,200$224,800$216,400$208,000
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Pediatric cardiologist salary trends

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.

Average pediatric cardiologist salary over time

Compare pediatric cardiologist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Pediatric cardiologist salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly 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%

Recently added pediatric cardiologist salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
AMN HealthcareCardiology Nocturnist Pediatric(Np)Nashville, TN06/19/2025$108,000
Pediatrix Medical GroupPediatric Cardiac IntensivistDenver, CO06/10/2025$417,400
PediatrixPediatric Cardiac IntensivistDenver, CO06/10/2025$417,400
PediatrixPediatric Cardiac IntensivistDenver, CO05/20/2025$280,000
Pediatrix Medical GroupPediatric Cardiac IntensivistDenver, CO05/19/2025$280,000
University of Illinois at ChicagoPediatric Endocrinology APNPeoria, IL05/07/2025$97,000
Seattle Children's Healthcare SystemPediatric CardiologistAnchorage, AK04/28/2025$424,634
Stanford UniversityPediatric Cardiac IntensivistStanford, CA04/21/2025$364,000
Northwestern UniversityPediatric CardiologistChicago, IL04/08/2025$246,011
AmergisUcsf Needing Pediatric Cardiac Surg AppsSan Francisco, CA04/02/2025$292,180

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