Cardiologist Salary in Nebraska
Based on 170+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$646,300
$310.72/hr
vs National Average
$489,121
+32.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$216K – $830K
170 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Cardiologist in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $216,450 |
| 25th percentile | $584,330 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $646,300 |
| 75th percentile | $783,100 |
| 90th percentile | $829,860 |
Top-Paying Industries for Cardiologist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Cardiologists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Cardiologists in Nebraska tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $506,320 | 16K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Cardiologist in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $646,300 |
| 2026 (projected) | $665,689 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $646,300 | $489,121 |
| 2026 (projected) | $665,689 | $503,795 |
Cardiologist Salary by Experience Level in Nebraska
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $584,330 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $646,300 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $783,100 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $829,860 |
Cardiologist Salary in Other States
Related Cardiologist Salaries in Nebraska
How other high-demand occupations in Nebraska compare to Cardiologist ($646,300 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Cardiologist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physician in NE | $371,880 | -42.5% | $178.79/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in NE | $342,570 | -47.0% | $164.70/hr |
| Surgeon in NE | $341,410 | -47.2% | $164.14/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in NE | $334,210 | -48.3% | $160.68/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in NE | $246,730 | -61.8% | $118.62/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in NE | $228,590 | -64.6% | $109.90/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in NE | $221,360 | -65.7% | $106.42/hr |
| Dentist in NE | $179,750 | -72.2% | $86.42/hr |
| Pediatrician in NE | $175,990 | -72.8% | $84.61/hr |
| Pharmacist in NE | $139,330 | -78.4% | $66.99/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in NE | $138,880 | -78.5% | $66.77/hr |
| Psychiatrist in NE | $135,180 | -79.1% | $64.99/hr |