Cardiologists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $450,480
Median hourly $216.58
10th percentile $184,240
90th percentile $580,060
Employed locally 120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $184,240
    25th
    $291,710
    50th (median)
    $450,480
    75th
    $580,060
    90th
    $580,060

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Cardiologists salary vs area income 534% Median Cardiologists salary is 434% 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
    Winchester, VA-WV $500,020
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $430,900
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $253,610

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cardiologists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Cardiologists in Richmond, VA is $216.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $278.88 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Cardiologists (10th percentile) earn around $184,240 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $291,710.