How much does a cardiologist make in Houston?
$187,600a year
Median yearly pay for cardiologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $90.17 an hour or $15,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $90.17
- Vs. national median
- -62%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 58
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,480Median: $187,600Highest 10%: $623,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,480 | $40.62 | |
| 25th | $95,990 | $46.15 | |
| Median | $187,600 | $90.17 | |
| 75th | $545,400 | $262.20 | |
| 90th | $623,400 | $299.69 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for cardiologists.
| Dallas, TX | $403,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $382,000 |
| Austin, TX | $341,100 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cardiologist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $90.17 ($187,600 a year).
Do cardiologists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $187,600 against $496,000 nationally, 62% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $410,200, so Houston pays 54% less.
Where does Houston rank for cardiologist pay?
55 of 58 metro areas with data.
How much does a cardiologist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $623,400 or more.
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.