Cardiologist Salary in Florida (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$414,910
per year
Hourly Rate
$199.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $496,010
State Rank
#17 of 23
920 employed here

How much does a Cardiologist make in Florida?

Cardiologists in Florida take home a median of $414,910 annually — roughly $199.48 an hour — which runs 16% below the national median of $496,010.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $211,260 while the top 10% make $645,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $274,280 and $514,740 a year.

Cardiologist salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$211,260$101.57
25th percentile (early career)$274,280$131.87
50th percentile (median)$414,910$199.48
75th percentile (experienced)$514,740$247.47
90th percentile (top earners)$645,810$310.49

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 17th 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 Florida

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 Florida pay ($414,910) 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 Florida?
The median Cardiologist salary in Florida is $414,910 per year, or about $199.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $211,260 at the entry level to $645,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Cardiologists about 16% less than the national median of $496,010. Florida ranks 17th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Cardiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $414,910 a year. About 920 Cardiologists are employed in Florida. 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 Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Related salaries

Physician, Pathologists

$312,400
median pay · 11,000 employed

Surgeon, All Other

$414,010
median pay · 25,000 employed

Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric

$300,080
median pay · 9,000 employed

Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric

$358,550
median pay · 14,000 employed

Pediatric Surgeon

$559,030
median pay · 1,000 employed

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

$352,220
median pay · 5,000 employed
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.