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Cardiologists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cardiologists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$185,610
Median Annual Salary
$296,940
Mean Salary
$185,610
Median Salary
$89.24
Hourly Rate
630 people work as Cardiologists in California
Cardiologists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cardiologists in California earn a median salary of $185,610 per year ($15,467/month).
This is 62.1% below the national average of $489,121.
California ranks #23 out of 23 states for Cardiologists pay.
Approximately 630 people work in this occupation across California.
About This Job: Cardiologists
Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.
Salaries for Cardiologists in California range from $109,310 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $532,070 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $112,020 and $493,670.
The median annual salary for Cardiologists in California is $185,610 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $296,940.
What is the salary range for a Cardiologists in California?
Salaries for Cardiologists in California range from $109,310 at the 10th percentile to $532,070 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $112,020 and $493,670.
What is the starting salary for a Cardiologists in California?
Entry-level Cardiologists positions in California typically start around $109,310 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $112,020 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cardiologists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 630 people are employed as Cardiologists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Cardiologists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cardiologists in California is approximately $89.24 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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