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.
- O*NET-SOC code
29-1212.00 - Preparation Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
- O*NET data has no skill, knowledge or ability ratings for this occupation, so it can't be compared by skills.
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$496,010
Employment, U.S.17,290
Median hourly wage$238.47
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $107,190 | $274,280 | $496,010 | $610,060 | $712,130 |
By state (40)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 130 | $519,480 | 0.54 |
| Arizona | 440 | Not published (very high) | 1.22 |
| California | 630 | $185,610 | 0.31 |
| Colorado | 200 | Not published (very high) | 0.64 |
| Connecticut | 320 | $488,940 | 1.70 |
| Delaware | 90 | Not published (very high) | 1.73 |
| Florida | 920 | $414,910 | 0.84 |
| Georgia | 1,150 | $610,070 | 2.11 |
| Hawaii | 50 | Not published (very high) | 0.74 |
| Illinois | 340 | $517,850 | 0.51 |
| Indiana | 140 | $588,890 | 0.39 |
| Iowa | 100 | $283,070 | 0.56 |
| Kentucky | $558,180 | ||
| Maine | 150 | Not published (very high) | 2.11 |
| Maryland | $337,230 | ||
| Massachusetts | 510 | Not available | 1.26 |
| Michigan | 340 | $419,030 | 0.69 |
| Minnesota | 420 | Not published (very high) | 1.29 |
| Mississippi | 50 | Not available | 0.36 |
| Missouri | 150 | $648,070 | 0.47 |
| Nebraska | 170 | $646,300 | 1.48 |
| New Hampshire | 190 | Not published (very high) | 2.53 |
| New Jersey | $286,540 | ||
| New Mexico | 90 | Not published (very high) | 0.98 |
| New York | 2,260 | $492,040 | 2.09 |
| North Carolina | 300 | Not available | 0.55 |
| North Dakota | 40 | Not published (very high) | 0.91 |
| Ohio | 760 | $504,260 | 1.24 |
| Oregon | 150 | Not published (very high) | 0.71 |
| Pennsylvania | 640 | $579,120 | 0.95 |
| Rhode Island | 60 | $395,610 | 1.15 |
| South Carolina | 210 | Not published (very high) | 0.83 |
| Tennessee | 560 | $610,080 | 1.55 |
| Texas | 2,050 | $410,150 | 1.31 |
| Utah | 280 | Not published (very high) | 1.46 |
| Vermont | 70 | Not available | 2.18 |
| Virginia | 810 | $461,450 | 1.77 |
| Washington | 200 | $656,330 | 0.51 |
| Wisconsin | 200 | $636,580 | 0.60 |
| Wyoming | 30 | Not published (very high) | 1.08 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Epic Systems in demand
- MEDITECH software hot
- Watchman Monitoring
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 140 | 4.37 | $558,180 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 310 | 4.02 | Not available |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 910 | 2.85 | Not available |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 230 | 2.66 | $430,900 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 230 | 2.48 | Not available |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 160 | 2.47 | $436,510 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | 100 | 2.34 | Not available |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 130 | 2.24 | $451,790 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 940 | 2.10 | $403,340 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 110 | 1.99 | $598,480 |