Cardiologists Salary
Cardiologists in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD make a median of $337,230 a year, or about $162.13 an hour. The range runs from $150K at the entry level to $465K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 104.49), that's roughly $322,739 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,857/month, or 9.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $337K get you in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Baltimore-Columbia-Towson’s Regional Price Parity (104.49). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
Pay for cardiologists in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson runs about 32% below the U.S. median of $496K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,857/month, 10.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 104.49) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson can be a reasonable trade-off for cardiologistss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for cardiologists in metros near Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $254K | $233K |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $431K | $440K |
| Richmond | $450K | $460K |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $568K | $575K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Entry-level cardiologists (10th percentile) start around $150K. Mid-career wages sit at $337K. Top earners bring in $465K or more, a $315K spread from bottom to top.
Cardiologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Cardiologists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $656K | +32% | 200 |
| Missouri | $648K | +31% | 150 |
| Nebraska | $646K | +30% | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $637K | +28% | 200 |
| Tennessee | $610K | +23% | 560 |
| Georgia | $610K | +23% | 1,150 |
| Indiana | $589K | +19% | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $579K | +17% | 640 |
| Kentucky | $558K | +13% | N/A |
| Alabama | $519K | +5% | 130 |
| Illinois | $518K | +4% | 340 |
| Ohio | $504K | +2% | 760 |
| New York | $492K | -1% | 2,260 |
| Connecticut | $489K | -1% | 320 |
| Virginia | $461K | -7% | 810 |
| Michigan | $419K | -16% | 340 |
| Florida | $415K | -16% | 920 |
| Texas | $410K | -17% | 2,050 |
| Rhode Island | $396K | -20% | 60 |
| Maryland | $337K | -32% | N/A |
| New Jersey | $287K | -42% | N/A |
| Iowa | $283K | -43% | 100 |
| California | $186K | -63% | 630 |
Showing 1–10 of 23 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a cardiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson?
Yes — at the median salary of $337K, rent takes 10.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,857/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for cardiologists in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new cardiologists typically earn — is $150K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $9,000/month. At HUD’s $1,857/month FMR, rent would take 21% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is cardiologist a high-paying job in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson?
Local pay runs 32% below the national median — $337K here vs. $496K nationally.
How does Baltimore-Columbia-Towson compare to the national average for cardiologists?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson pays $337K median vs. the U.S. average of $496K — that’s -32%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 104.49), the purchasing-power equivalent is $323K — below the national median.
How much do cardiologists make in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD?
The median is $337,230 a year, that works out to about $162 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $150,000, and experienced cardiologists can clear $465,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $337K enough to live in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $18,353/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,857/month, which eats 10.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a cardiologists salary go in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson has a Regional Price Parity of 104.49 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median cardiologists salary is worth about $322,739 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do cardiologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.