Cardiologist Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$504,260
per year
Hourly Rate
$242.43
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $496,010
State Rank
#12 of 23
760 employed here

How much does a Cardiologist make in Ohio?

Cardiologists in Ohio take home a median of $504,260 annually — roughly $242.43 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $496,010.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $32,290 while the top 10% make $733,900 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $371,380 and $668,500 a year.

Cardiologist salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$32,290$15.52
25th percentile (early career)$371,380$178.55
50th percentile (median)$504,260$242.43
75th percentile (experienced)$668,500$321.39
90th percentile (top earners)$733,900$352.84

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 12th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($504,260) 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 Ohio?
The median Cardiologist salary in Ohio is $504,260 per year, or about $242.43 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,290 at the entry level to $733,900 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Cardiologists about 2% more than the national median of $496,010. Ohio ranks 12th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Cardiologists?
Yes on pay — Ohio pays above the national median for this occupation, at $504,260 a year. About 760 Cardiologists are employed in Ohio. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.