How much does a Cardiologists make per hour in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV?

Cardiologists Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $253,610

Median hourly $121.93

10th percentile $74,450

90th percentile $590,090

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Cardiologists

Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$74,450

25th

$133,810

50th (median)

$253,610

75th

$483,330

90th

$590,090

Washington economic context

Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS

Cardiologists salary vs area income 205% Median Cardiologists salary is 105% above the area median household income

Top-paying metros for Cardiologists

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

Occupation	Median salary
Registered Nurses	$101,800
Physicians, All Other	$191,880
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$71,900
Pharmacy Technicians	$45,550
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$162,610
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$71,280

Frequently asked questions

How much do Cardiologists make per hour in Washington?

The median hourly wage for Cardiologists in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $121.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $283.70 or more per hour.

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

Entry-level Cardiologists (10th percentile) earn around $74,450 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $133,810.