Cardiologists Salary
Cardiologists in Lexington-Fayette, KY make a median of $558,180 a year, or about $268.36 an hour. The range runs from $75K at the entry level to $610K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.89), which stretches that salary to about $600,904 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,272/month, or 3.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $558K get you in Lexington-Fayette?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Lexington-Fayette’s Regional Price Parity (92.89). 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 Lexington-Fayette
Lexington-Fayette sits well above the national pay line for cardiologists, local pay runs about 13% higher than the U.S. median of $496K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,272/month, 4.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.89 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Lexington-Fayette offers a genuinely strong financial position for cardiologistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for cardiologists in metros near Lexington-Fayette, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $431K | $440K |
| Cincinnati | $551K | $578K |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $476K | $459K |
| 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, Lexington-Fayette, KY
Entry-level cardiologists (10th percentile) start around $75K. Mid-career wages sit at $558K. Top earners bring in $610K or more, a $535K 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 Lexington-Fayette?
Yes — at the median salary of $558K, rent takes 4.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,272/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for cardiologists in Lexington-Fayette?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new cardiologists typically earn — is $75K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,516/month. At HUD’s $1,272/month FMR, rent would take 28% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is cardiologist a high-paying job in Lexington-Fayette?
Local pay is 13% above the national median — $558K here vs. $496K nationally.
How does Lexington-Fayette compare to the national average for cardiologists?
Lexington-Fayette pays $558K median vs. the U.S. average of $496K — that’s +13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.89), the purchasing-power equivalent is $601K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do cardiologists make in Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median is $558,180 a year, that works out to about $268 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $75,260, and experienced cardiologists can clear $610,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $558K enough to live in Lexington-Fayette?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $29,497/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 4.3% 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 Lexington-Fayette?
Lexington-Fayette has a Regional Price Parity of 92.89 (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 $600,904 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.