How much does a cardiologist make in Washington?
$253,600a year
Median yearly pay for cardiologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $121.93 an hour or $21,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $121.93
- Vs. national median
- -49%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 58
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,450Median: $253,600Highest 10%: $590,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,450 | $35.79 | |
| 25th | $133,800 | $64.33 | |
| Median | $253,600 | $121.93 | |
| 75th | $483,300 | $232.37 | |
| 90th | $590,100 | $283.70 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for cardiologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $226,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cardiologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $121.93 ($253,600 a year).
Do cardiologists make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $253,600 against $496,000 nationally, 49% less.
Where does Washington rank for cardiologist pay?
30 of 58 metro areas with data.
How much does a cardiologist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $590,100 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.