How to become cardiologistseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$496,010
25th–75th pct. $274,280–$610,060
Top pay (est.)
$925,800
Top 10% $712,130
Pay in 5 years
$583,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$686,400est.
$590,300–$796,900
Outlook score
71/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
15%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.8%
500 openings / yr
How to become cardiologists
Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Cardiologists
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★★ Hard to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as cardiologists
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.