Cardiologist Salary in Michigan (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$419,030
per year
Hourly Rate
$201.46
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $496,010
State Rank
#16 of 23
340 employed here

How much does a Cardiologist make in Michigan?

Cardiologists in Michigan take home a median of $419,030 annually — roughly $201.46 an hour — which runs 16% below the national median of $496,010.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $68,540 while the top 10% make $587,670 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $68,540 and $566,870 a year.

Cardiologist salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$68,540$32.95
25th percentile (early career)$68,540$32.95
50th percentile (median)$419,030$201.46
75th percentile (experienced)$566,870$272.53
90th percentile (top earners)$587,670$282.53

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 16th 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 Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($419,030) 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 Michigan?
The median Cardiologist salary in Michigan is $419,030 per year, or about $201.46 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $68,540 at the entry level to $587,670 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Cardiologists about 16% less than the national median of $496,010. Michigan ranks 16th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Cardiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $419,030 a year. About 340 Cardiologists are employed in Michigan. 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 Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.