Cardiologists Salary
Cardiologists in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT make a median of $527,720 a year, or about $253.71 an hour. The range runs from $139K at the entry level to $634K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 106.86), so that salary is closer to $493,842 in real purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $2,511/month, or 8.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $528K get you in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury’s Regional Price Parity (106.86). 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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury
Cardiologists pay in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury tracks closely to the national median, $528K locally vs. $496K nationwide, a 6% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $2,511/month, 9.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost-of-living overall is 7% above the national average (BEA RPP 106.86), so groceries and services cost more too. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for cardiologists in metros near Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $437K | $425K |
| New Haven | $502K | $480K |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $514K | $512K |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $492K | $437K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
Entry-level cardiologists (10th percentile) start around $139K. Mid-career wages sit at $528K. Top earners bring in $634K or more, a $495K 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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury?
Yes — at the median salary of $528K, rent takes 9.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,511/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for cardiologists in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new cardiologists typically earn — is $139K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $8,323/month. At HUD’s $2,511/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is cardiologist a high-paying job in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $528K locally vs. $496K nationally, a 6% difference.
How does Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury compare to the national average for cardiologists?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury pays $528K median vs. the U.S. average of $496K — that’s +6%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 106.86), the purchasing-power equivalent is $494K — below the national median.
How much do cardiologists make in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT?
The median is $527,720 a year, that works out to about $254 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $138,720, and experienced cardiologists can clear $634,190. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $528K enough to live in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $26,978/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,511/month, which eats 9.3% 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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury has a Regional Price Parity of 106.86 (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 $493,842 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.