New Jersey Median
$286,540
per year
Hourly Rate
$137.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-42% vs US median
US median $496,010
State Rank
#21 of 23
state estimate
How much does a Cardiologist make in New Jersey?
Cardiologists in New Jersey take home a median of $286,540 annually — roughly $137.76 an hour — which runs 42% below the national median of $496,010.
Within New Jersey, entry-level pay starts around $35,000 while the top 10% make $613,160 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $103,850 and $514,010 a year.
Cardiologist salary range in New Jersey
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,000 | $16.83 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $103,850 | $49.93 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $286,540 | $137.76 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $514,010 | $247.12 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $613,160 | $294.79 |
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How New Jersey compares
New Jersey ranks 21st out of 23 states and territories for Cardiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Cardiologist salary in other states
Washington $656,330Missouri $648,070Nebraska $646,300Wisconsin $636,580Tennessee $610,080Georgia $610,070Indiana $588,890Pennsylvania $579,120Kentucky $558,180Alabama $519,480Illinois $517,850Ohio $504,260New York $492,040Connecticut $488,940Virginia $461,450Michigan $419,030Florida $414,910Texas $410,150Rhode Island $395,610Maryland $337,230Iowa $283,070California $185,610
Working as a Cardiologist in New Jersey
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 New Jersey pay ($286,540) 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 New Jersey?
The median Cardiologist salary in New Jersey is $286,540 per year, or about $137.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,000 at the entry level to $613,160 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Jersey pay compare to the national average?
New Jersey pays Cardiologists about 42% less than the national median of $496,010. New Jersey ranks 21st out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Jersey a good state for Cardiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $286,540 a year. 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 New Jersey?
The highest-paying occupations in New Jersey include Radiologist ($482,700), Surgeon, All Other ($437,890), Physician, Pathologists ($355,970), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Cardiologist salary report
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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.