Cardiologist Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$410,150
per year
Hourly Rate
$197.19
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $496,010
State Rank
#18 of 23
2,050 employed here

How much does a Cardiologist make in Texas?

A Cardiologist working in Texas earns a median salary of $410,150 per year, or about $197.19 per hour. That is 17% below the national median of $496,010 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $97,140 while the top 10% make $703,430 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $142,860 and $544,670 a year.

Cardiologist salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$97,140$46.70
25th percentile (early career)$142,860$68.68
50th percentile (median)$410,150$197.19
75th percentile (experienced)$544,670$261.86
90th percentile (top earners)$703,430$338.19

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 18th 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($410,150) 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 Texas?
The median Cardiologist salary in Texas is $410,150 per year, or about $197.19 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $97,140 at the entry level to $703,430 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Cardiologists about 17% less than the national median of $496,010. Texas ranks 18th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Cardiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $410,150 a year. About 2,050 Cardiologists are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.