About Cardiologists Salary Range

Cardiologists are licensed physicians who specialize in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and arteries. There are three sub specialties in Cardiology: Invasive, Non Invasive and Interventional. Cardiologists are employed in a variety of settings including pediatric clinics, hospitals, private medical offices or they may work for the state or federal government.

Invasive Cardiologists

Are cardiologists trained in a diagnostic procedure called cardiac catheterization; used to locate blockages of the arteries. Invasive Cardiologists annually salary is $454,000Non Invasive Cardiologists

These cardiologists perform a variety of tests, such as EKGs (electrocardiograms), blood work, nuclear imaging and a host of other tests. Non Invasive cardiologist does not perform procedures; if a patient should need to have a catheterization they are referred to an Invasive cardiologist. A Non Invasive Cardiologist annual salary is $ 400,000.

Interventional Cardiologists

Interventional cardiologists perform operative procedures such as, stents, balloon angioplasty, bypass artery graphs and other life intervention surgical procedures. Interventional Cardiologist annual salary is $545,000.

Annual Salary Range

The annual salary range for a Cardiologist is $139,510 to $ 545,000; the average estimated salary is around $305,000.

Facts and Statistics

Although, statistical data, analysis and surveys are often used to determine the salary range for Cardiologists it is still primarily determined by their location; years of experience and employer.

According to a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor there are 21,000 Cardiologist in the U.S.

Sources

U.S. Department of Labor

MGMA (Medical Group Management Association)