Cardiologists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $187,550
Median hourly $90.17
10th percentile $84,480
90th percentile $623,360
Employed locally 460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,480
    25th
    $95,990
    50th (median)
    $187,550
    75th
    $545,370
    90th
    $623,360

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Cardiologists salary vs area income 233% Median Cardiologists salary is 133% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cardiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $662,760
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $610,080
    Omaha, NE-IA $598,480
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $567,680
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $558,180
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $551,320

    Nearby metros — Cardiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $382,000
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $341,080
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $137,710

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cardiologists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Cardiologists in Houston, TX is $90.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $299.69 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cardiologists in Houston?

    Entry-level Cardiologists (10th percentile) earn around $84,480 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,990.