Cardiologist Salary in Connecticut (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Cardiologists in Connecticut, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Connecticut Median
$488,940
per year
Hourly Rate
$235.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $496,010
State Rank
#14 of 23
320 employed here

How much does a Cardiologist make in Connecticut?

Cardiologists in Connecticut take home a median of $488,940 annually — roughly $235.07 an hour — which runs 1% below the national median of $496,010.

Within Connecticut, entry-level pay starts around $79,730 while the top 10% make $812,490 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $136,670 and $600,870 a year.

Cardiologist salary range in Connecticut

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$79,730$38.33
25th percentile (early career)$136,670$65.71
50th percentile (median)$488,940$235.07
75th percentile (experienced)$600,870$288.88
90th percentile (top earners)$812,490$390.62

How Connecticut compares

Connecticut ranks 14th out of 23 states and territories for Cardiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$656,330
2Missouri$648,070
3Nebraska$646,300
4Wisconsin$636,580
5Tennessee$610,080

Working as a Cardiologist in Connecticut

Nationally, about 17,000 people work as Cardiologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Connecticut pay ($488,940) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Cardiologist make in Connecticut?
The median Cardiologist salary in Connecticut is $488,940 per year, or about $235.07 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $79,730 at the entry level to $812,490 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Connecticut pay compare to the national average?
Connecticut pays Cardiologists about 1% less than the national median of $496,010. Connecticut ranks 14th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Connecticut a good state for Cardiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $488,940 a year. About 320 Cardiologists are employed in Connecticut. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Connecticut?
The highest-paying occupations in Connecticut include Cardiologist ($488,940), Anesthesiologist ($481,820), Orthodontist ($478,680), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.