Cardiologists Salary
Cardiologists in Maryland make a median of $337,230 a year, or about $162.13 an hour. The range runs from $150K at the entry level to $716K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.76), that's roughly $341,464 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,795/month, or 9.6% of estimated take-home pay.
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Pay for cardiologists in Maryland runs about 32% below the U.S. median of $496K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,795/month, 9.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 98.76) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Maryland can be a reasonable trade-off for cardiologists who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
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Annual earnings by percentile, Maryland
Entry-level cardiologists (10th percentile) start around $150K. Mid-career wages sit at $337K. Top earners bring in $716K or more, a $566K spread from bottom to top.
Cardiologists salary by metro in Maryland
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $337K | +0% | N/A |
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Can a cardiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Maryland?
Yes — at the median salary of $337K, rent takes 9.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,795/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for cardiologists in Maryland?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new cardiologists typically earn — is $150K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $8,845/month. At HUD’s $1,795/month FMR, rent would take 20% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is cardiologist a high-paying job in Maryland?
Local pay runs 32% below the national median — $337K here vs. $496K nationally.
How does Maryland compare to the national average for cardiologists?
Maryland pays $337K median vs. the U.S. average of $496K — that’s -32%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.76), the purchasing-power equivalent is $341K — below the national median.
How much do cardiologists make in Maryland?
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 $149,990, and experienced cardiologists can clear $716,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $337K enough to live in Maryland?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $18,353/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,795/month, which eats 9.8% 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 Maryland?
Maryland has a Regional Price Parity of 98.76 (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 $341,464 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.