Cardiologists Salary
Cardiologists in Chattanooga, TN-GA make a median of $610,080 a year, or about $293.31 an hour. The range runs from $166K at the entry level to $770K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.46), which stretches that salary to about $667,046 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,390/month, or 3.7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $610K get you in Chattanooga?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Chattanooga’s Regional Price Parity (91.46). 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 Chattanooga
Chattanooga sits well above the national pay line for cardiologists, local pay runs about 23% higher than the U.S. median of $496K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,390/month, 4.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.46 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Chattanooga offers a genuinely strong financial position for cardiologistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for cardiologists in metros near Chattanooga, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $431K | $440K |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $529K | $543K |
| Lexington-Fayette | $558K | $601K |
| Richmond | $450K | $460K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Chattanooga, TN-GA
Entry-level cardiologists (10th percentile) start around $166K. Mid-career wages sit at $610K. Top earners bring in $770K or more, a $605K 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 Chattanooga?
Yes — at the median salary of $610K, rent takes 4.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,390/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for cardiologists in Chattanooga?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new cardiologists typically earn — is $166K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $9,956/month. At HUD’s $1,390/month FMR, rent would take 14% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is cardiologist a high-paying job in Chattanooga?
Local pay is 23% above the national median — $610K here vs. $496K nationally.
How does Chattanooga compare to the national average for cardiologists?
Chattanooga pays $610K median vs. the U.S. average of $496K — that’s +23%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.46), the purchasing-power equivalent is $667K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do cardiologists make in Chattanooga, TN-GA?
The median is $610,080 a year, that works out to about $293 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $165,930, and experienced cardiologists can clear $770,470. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $610K enough to live in Chattanooga?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $34,067/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,390/month, which eats 4.1% 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 Chattanooga?
Chattanooga has a Regional Price Parity of 91.46 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median cardiologists salary is worth about $667,046 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.