How much does a cardiologist make in California?
$185,600a year
Median yearly pay for cardiologists in California. That is $89.24 an hour or $15,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $89.24
- Vs. national median
- -63%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $109,300Median: $185,600Highest 10%: $532,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $109,300 | $52.55 | |
| 25th | $112,000 | $53.86 | |
| Median | $185,600 | $89.24 | |
| 75th | $493,700 | $237.34 | |
| 90th | $532,100 | $255.80 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $493,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $239,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $119,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cardiologists.
| 33. South Carolina | $239,200 |
| 34. Utah | $239,200 |
| 35. Wyoming | $239,200 |
| 36. California | $185,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cardiologist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $89.24 ($185,600 a year).
Do cardiologists make more in California than the national average?
No: $185,600 against $496,000 nationally, 63% less.
Where does California rank for cardiologist pay?
California ranks 36 of 36 states.
Which city in California pays cardiologists the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $493,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.