Cardiologist Salary in Georgia (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$610,070
per year
Hourly Rate
$293.30
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+23% vs US median
US median $496,010
State Rank
#6 of 23
1,150 employed here

How much does a Cardiologist make in Georgia?

Cardiologists in Georgia take home a median of $610,070 annually — roughly $293.30 an hour — which runs 23% above the national median of $496,010.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $186,960 while the top 10% make $934,460 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $610,060 and $727,180 a year.

Cardiologist salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$186,960$89.88
25th percentile (early career)$610,060$293.30
50th percentile (median)$610,070$293.30
75th percentile (experienced)$727,180$349.61
90th percentile (top earners)$934,460$449.26

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 6th 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 Georgia

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 Georgia pay ($610,070) 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 Georgia?
The median Cardiologist salary in Georgia is $610,070 per year, or about $293.30 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $186,960 at the entry level to $934,460 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Cardiologists about 23% more than the national median of $496,010. Georgia ranks 6th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Cardiologists?
Yes on pay — Georgia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $610,070 a year. About 1,150 Cardiologists are employed in Georgia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), 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.