Home / Compare / Pharmacists vs. Cardiologists Salary comparison Pharmacists vs. Cardiologists: Salary Comparison (2026) Pharmacistss earn a median salary of $137,480/year, while Cardiologistss earn $84,400/year - a difference of $53,080. Pharmacistss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Median salary
$137,480
$84,400
Hourly rate
$66.1/hr
$40.58/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$86,930
$81,520
Senior level (90th %)
$172,040
$0
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
328,870
N/A
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Healthcare
Healthcare
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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