Cardiologists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $493,670
Median hourly $237.34
10th percentile $145,620
90th percentile $496,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $145,620
    25th
    $493,670
    50th (median)
    $493,670
    75th
    $496,100
    90th
    $496,110

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Cardiologists salary vs area income 483% Median Cardiologists salary is 383% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $567,680
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $511,400
    Lancaster, PA $503,970
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $475,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $119,690

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,280
    Physicians, All Other $323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,240
    Pharmacists $163,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cardiologists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Cardiologists in San Diego, CA is $237.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $238.51 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cardiologists in San Diego?

    Entry-level Cardiologists (10th percentile) earn around $145,620 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $493,670.