Cardiologists Salary
Cardiologists in Corpus Christi, TX make a mean (average) of $709,920 a year. Entry-level positions start around $120K. BLS does not publish top-end wages for this occupation because they exceed the reportable ceiling. BLS does not publish the median for this occupation because wages exceed the reportable ceiling. The figure shown is the mean (average). Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.67), which stretches that salary to about $766,073 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,366/month, or 3.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $710K (mean) get you in Corpus Christi?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Corpus Christi’s Regional Price Parity (92.67). 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.
About cardiologists
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What this looks like in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi sits well above the national pay line for cardiologists, local pay runs about 43% higher than the U.S. median of $496K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,366/month, 3.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.67 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Corpus Christi offers a genuinely strong financial position for cardiologistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for cardiologists in metros near Corpus Christi, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $403K | $391K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $188K | $190K |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $341K | $348K |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $382K | $403K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Corpus Christi, TX
Entry-level cardiologists (10th percentile) start around $120K. Mid-career wages sit at $710K. Top earners bring in N/A or more.
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 Corpus Christi?
Yes — at the median salary of $710K, rent takes 3.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,366/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for cardiologists in Corpus Christi?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new cardiologists typically earn — is $120K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $7,222/month. At HUD’s $1,366/month FMR, rent would take 19% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is cardiologist a high-paying job in Corpus Christi?
Local pay is 43% above the national median — $710K here vs. $496K nationally.
How does Corpus Christi compare to the national average for cardiologists?
Corpus Christi pays $710K median vs. the U.S. average of $496K — that’s +43%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.67), the purchasing-power equivalent is $766K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do cardiologists make in Corpus Christi, TX?
BLS reports a mean (average) wage of $709,920 a year for this occupation in Corpus Christi, TX. The median is not published because wages exceed the BLS reportable ceiling. Entry-level workers start around $120,360. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $710K enough to live in Corpus Christi?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $39,165/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,366/month, which eats 3.5% 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 Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi has a Regional Price Parity of 92.67 (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 $766,073 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.