Cardiologists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $143,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $573,260 or more. The middle half of cardiologists in Providence earn between $319,270 and $573,250.
- $143K10th
- $319K25th
- $396KMedian
- $573K75th
- $573K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $420,290 | $35,024 | $202.06 |
| Median | $395,610 | $32,968 | $190.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $319,270 | $26,606 | $153.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $573,250 | $47,771 | $275.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cardiologists pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Cardiologists in Providence earn 22% more than the Rhode Island average ($344,820) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($454,940). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $496,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $420,290 | $395,610 | $143,400 | $573,260 | 100 |
| Rhode Island | $344,820 | $395,610 | $136,140 | $442,460 | 60 |
| United States | $454,940 | $496,010 | $107,190 | $712,130 | 17,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cardiologists salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $420,290, a single filer in Providence takes home about $268,496 a year, or $22,375 a month and $10,327 every two weeks. Taxes take 36% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MA | $269,844 | $22,487 |
| Working in RI | $268,496 | $22,375 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for cardiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $420,290 buys what about $412,968 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 7.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 1.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Cardiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$443,180
- Hartford, CT$397,700
- New Haven, CT$438,270
- Bridgeport, CT$470,440
- New York, NY$420,460
- Syracuse, NY$448,790
Highest-paying cities for cardiologists
Corpus Christi, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($709,920).
- Corpus Christi, TX$709,920
- Omaha, NE$578,940
- Seattle, WA$565,440
- Chattanooga, TN$508,870
- Jacksonville, FL$508,850
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Cardiologists salary in Providence: questions
How much do cardiologists make an hour in Providence?
$202.06 an hour on average, and $190.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cardiologists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $143,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $319,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cardiologists take-home pay in Providence?
About $268,496 a year ($22,375 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $420,290. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do cardiologists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($454,940).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1212; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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