Occupation Salary Profile

Cardiologists

SOC Code: 29-1212

Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.

National Median (BLS)
$429,660
▲ +99.67% Nominal +93.37% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$418,290
▼ -1.38% Nominal ▼ -4.37% Real
Average Base Salary
$395,420
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
310
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Cardiologists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $81,920
25th Percentile $92,080
National Median (50th Percentile) $429,660
75th Percentile $619,170
90th Percentile $662,760
P10: $81,920 P50 (Median): $429,660 P90: $662,760
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 442 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $418,290
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -1.38%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -4.37%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $127,982
25th Percentile $240,000
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $418,290
75th Percentile $523,750
90th Percentile $600,000
H-1B P10: $127,982 H-1B P50: $418,290 H-1B P90: $600,000
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Cardiologists roles ($418,290) is -2.6% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($429,660).