Cardiologists Salary
Cardiologists in Rhode Island make a median of $395,610 a year, or about $190.2 an hour. The range runs from $136K at the entry level to $442K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 101.77), that's roughly $388,729 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,544/month, or 7% of estimated take-home pay.
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What this looks like in Rhode Island
Pay for cardiologists in Rhode Island runs about 20% below the U.S. median of $496K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,544/month, 7.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 101.77) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Rhode Island can be a reasonable trade-off for cardiologists who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Rhode Island
Entry-level cardiologists (10th percentile) start around $136K. Mid-career wages sit at $396K. Top earners bring in $442K or more, a $306K spread from bottom to top.
Cardiologists salary by metro in Rhode Island
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $396K | +0% | 100 |
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Can a cardiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Rhode Island?
Yes — at the median salary of $396K, rent takes 7.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,544/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for cardiologists in Rhode Island?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new cardiologists typically earn — is $136K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $8,212/month. At HUD’s $1,544/month FMR, rent would take 19% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is cardiologist a high-paying job in Rhode Island?
Local pay runs 20% below the national median — $396K here vs. $496K nationally.
How does Rhode Island compare to the national average for cardiologists?
Rhode Island pays $396K median vs. the U.S. average of $496K — that’s -20%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 101.77), the purchasing-power equivalent is $389K — below the national median.
How much do cardiologists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $395,610 a year, that works out to about $190 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $136,140, and experienced cardiologists can clear $442,460. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $396K enough to live in Rhode Island?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $21,179/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,544/month, which eats 7.3% 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 Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has a Regional Price Parity of 101.77 (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 $388,729 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.