By comparison, general medicine physicians make an average of $242,190 and nurses make an average of $77,600.
Out of the states with reported data, cardiologists are paid the most in Idaho, earning $521,690 each year. They earn the least in Nebraska, earning an average of $248,370 per year.
Here are the 10 highest-paying states for cardiology specialists (Note: Compensation data was not available for 30 states):
|
State |
Hourly mean wage |
Annual mean wage |
|
|
1 |
Idaho |
$250.81 |
$521,690 |
|
2 |
Ohio |
$242.26 |
$503,900 |
|
3 |
Indiana |
$234.80 |
$488,380 |
|
4 |
Pennsylvania |
$229.97 |
$478,340 |
|
5 |
Alabama |
$224.05 |
$466,030 |
|
6 |
Maryland |
$219.37 |
$456,280 |
|
7 |
Florida |
$206.16 |
$428,810 |
|
8 |
Texas |
$198.81 |
$413,510 |
|
9 |
North Carolina |
$198.30 |
$412,460 |
|
10 |
Michigan |
$195.32 |
$406,270 |
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