Rhode Island Median
$395,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$190.20
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-20% vs US median
US median $496,010
State Rank
#19 of 23
60 employed here
How much does a Cardiologist make in Rhode Island?
A Cardiologist working in Rhode Island earns a median salary of $395,610 per year, or about $190.20 per hour. That is 20% below the national median of $496,010 for this occupation.
Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $136,140 while the top 10% make $442,460 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $238,950 and $395,610 a year.
Cardiologist salary range in Rhode Island
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $136,140 | $65.45 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $238,950 | $114.88 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $395,610 | $190.20 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $395,610 | $190.20 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $442,460 | $212.72 |
|
How Rhode Island compares
Rhode Island ranks 19th 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 $410,150Maryland $337,230New Jersey $286,540Iowa $283,070California $185,610
Working as a Cardiologist in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island pay ($395,610) 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 Rhode Island?
The median Cardiologist salary in Rhode Island is $395,610 per year, or about $190.20 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $136,140 at the entry level to $442,460 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Cardiologists about 20% less than the national median of $496,010. Rhode Island ranks 19th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Cardiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $395,610 a year. About 60 Cardiologists are employed in Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), 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.