Cardiologists pay in California
In California, the median pay for cardiologists is $89.24 an hour ($185,610 a year). About 630 people work in this job there.
That is 63% lower than the U.S. median ($496,010). California ranks 36th of 36 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cardiologists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $52.55 | $109,310 |
| 25% of workers | $53.86 | $112,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $89.24 | $185,610 |
| 75% of workers | $237.34 | $493,670 |
| 90% of workers | $255.80 | $532,070 |
Cardiologists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $493,670 | 0 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $239,200 | 0 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $119,690 | 0 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cardiologists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $281,590 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $313,890 |
| Neurologists | $357,080 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $400,150 |
| Radiologists | $270,560 |
| Pharmacists | $164,610 |
| Physical Therapists | $124,190 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $104,820 |
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