Physician Interventional Cardiologist Salary in the United States

How much does a Physician Interventional Cardiologist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Physician Interventional Cardiologist in the United States is $442,154 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $213.

However, a Physician Interventional Cardiologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $529,444
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $414,783 to $487,845
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $389,863
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Physician Interventional Cardiologist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $487,845 $40,654 $9,382 $235
Average $442,154 $36,846 $8,503 $213
25th Percentile $414,783 $34,565 $7,977 $199
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Key Factors That Influence Physician Interventional Cardiologist Salaries

A Physician Interventional Cardiologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Physician Interventional Cardiologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Physician Interventional Cardiologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $428,167
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $430,135
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $432,103
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $434,858
  • Expert (over 8 years): $442,154
Levels Salary
Entry Level Physician Interventional Cardiologist$428,167
Intermediate Level Physician Interventional Cardiologist$430,135
Senior Level Physician Interventional Cardiologist$432,103
Specialist Level Physician Interventional Cardiologist$434,858
Expert Level Physician Interventional Cardiologist$442,154
$428,167 0 yr
$430,135 < 2 yrs
$432,103 2-4 yrs
$434,858 5-8 yrs
$442,154 > 8 yrs
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How Do Physician Interventional Cardiologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Physician Interventional Cardiologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $489,553.
  • California: $487,696.
  • Massachusetts: $481,196.

Top Paying Cities for Physician Interventional Cardiologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $557,689
  • San Francisco: $551,583
  • Oakland: $539,958

What Skills Can Increase a Physician Interventional Cardiologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 4.03% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Cardiology (Mentioned in 5.14% Job Postings): Cardiology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of such conditions as congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, electrophysiology, heart failure and valvular heart disease.
  • Critical Care (Mentioned in 2.95% Job Postings): Critical care is sometimes referred as intensive care. Intensive care medicine, or critical care medicine, is a branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and management of life-threatening conditions that may require sophisticated life support and intensive monitoring. An intensivist is a physician who specializes in the care of critically ill patients, most often in the intensive care unit (ICU). Intensivists can be internists or internal medicine sub-specialists (most often pulmonologists), anesthesiologists, emergency medicine physicians, pediatricians (including neonatologists), or surgeons who have completed a fellowship in critical care medicine.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 4.03%
Cardiology 5.14%
Critical Care 2.95%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Physician Interventional Cardiologist's salary.
  • Internal Medicine: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Oncology: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Internal Medicine
 $464,262
5%
Collaboration
 $459,840
4%
Oncology
 $459,840
4%
Dedication
 $459,840
4%
Wound Care
 $455,419
3%
Acute Care
 $455,419
3%
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Physician Interventional Cardiologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Physician Interventional Cardiologist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Physician Interventional Cardiologist positions in Pharmaceuticals or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Physician Interventional Cardiologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Physician Interventional Cardiologist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$530,585$255.020%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$486,369$234.010%

How Education impacts a Physician Interventional Cardiologist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Physician Interventional Cardiologists enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Physician Interventional Cardiologist with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $419,980 and $468,923).

Physician Interventional Cardiologist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Physician Interventional Cardiologist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.1%
High School 2.1%
Associates 6.4%
Bachelors 4.3%
Masters 6.4%
Doctorate 87.2%
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Physician Interventional Cardiologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Physician Interventional Cardiologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$414,783
Average $442,154/year
$487,845
$34,565
Average $36,846/month
$40,654
$7,977
Average $8,503/week
$9,382
$199
Average $213/hour
$235
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $487,845 $40,654 $9,382 $235
Average $442,154 $36,846 $8,503 $213
25th Percentile $414,783 $34,565 $7,977 $199

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Salary Trends for Physician Interventional Cardiologist

Salaries for a Physician Interventional Cardiologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $229,070 in 2023 to around $223,931 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Physician Interventional Cardiologist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Physician Interventional Cardiologist Over Time

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$229,070
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$234,511
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2023 $229,070
2024 $234,511
2025 $223,931
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