Cardiologist Salary in Washington
Based on 200+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$656,330
$315.54/hr
vs National Average
$489,121
+34.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$140K – $759K
200 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Cardiologist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $139,820 |
| 25th percentile | $438,930 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $656,330 |
| 75th percentile | $737,410 |
| 90th percentile | $758,560 |
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 Washington 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 Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Washington) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $656,330 |
| 2026 (projected) | $676,020 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $656,330 | $489,121 |
| 2026 (projected) | $676,020 | $503,795 |
Cardiologist Salary by Experience Level in Washington
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $438,930 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $656,330 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $737,410 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $758,560 |
Cardiologist Salary in Other States
Related Cardiologist Salaries in Washington
How other high-demand occupations in Washington compare to Cardiologist ($656,330 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Cardiologist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist in WA | $499,990 | -23.8% | $240.38/hr |
| Surgeon in WA | $479,460 | -26.9% | $230.51/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in WA | $380,870 | -42.0% | $183.11/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in WA | $343,140 | -47.7% | $164.97/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in WA | $340,010 | -48.2% | $163.47/hr |
| Psychiatrist in WA | $304,920 | -53.5% | $146.60/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in WA | $292,900 | -55.4% | $140.82/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in WA | $274,390 | -58.2% | $131.92/hr |
| Podiatrist in WA | $232,970 | -64.5% | $112.00/hr |
| Dentist in WA | $169,730 | -74.1% | $81.60/hr |
| Pediatrician in WA | $169,540 | -74.2% | $81.51/hr |
| Physician Assistant in WA | $164,360 | -75.0% | $79.02/hr |