Medscape collected responses from more than 13,000 physicians across 29 specialties from Oct. 5, 2021-Jan. 19, 2022.
Five key stats about cardiologist pay:
1. The average annual compensation for cardiologists is $490,000.
2. Cardiologist’s pay saw a 7 percent increase.
3. The average incentive bonus for cardiologists is $85,000.
4. Fifty-seven percent of cardiologists feel they are fairly compensated.
5. Independent cardiologists consistently outearn their employed counterparts in five major U.S. cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City and Phoenix.
