Virginia Median
$461,450
per year
Hourly Rate
$221.85
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $496,010
State Rank
#15 of 23
810 employed here
How much does a Cardiologist make in Virginia?
Cardiologists in Virginia take home a median of $461,450 annually — roughly $221.85 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $496,010.
Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $217,500 while the top 10% make $590,090 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $383,490 and $555,570 a year.
Cardiologist salary range in Virginia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $217,500 | $104.57 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $383,490 | $184.37 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $461,450 | $221.85 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $555,570 | $267.10 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $590,090 | $283.70 |
|
How Virginia compares
Virginia ranks 15th 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 $488,940Michigan $419,030Florida $414,910Texas $410,150Rhode Island $395,610Maryland $337,230New Jersey $286,540Iowa $283,070California $185,610
Working as a Cardiologist in Virginia
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 Virginia pay ($461,450) 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 Virginia?
The median Cardiologist salary in Virginia is $461,450 per year, or about $221.85 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $217,500 at the entry level to $590,090 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Cardiologists about 7% less than the national median of $496,010. Virginia ranks 15th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Cardiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $461,450 a year. About 810 Cardiologists are employed in Virginia. 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 Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.