Cardiologists pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $184,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $580,060 or more. The middle half of cardiologists in Richmond earn between $291,710 and $580,060.
- $184K10th
- $292K25th
- $450KMedian
- $580K75th
- $580K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $425,280 | $35,440 | $204.46 |
| Median | $450,480 | $37,540 | $216.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $291,710 | $24,309 | $140.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $580,060 | $48,338 | $278.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cardiologists pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Cardiologists in Richmond earn 5% less than the Virginia average ($446,630) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($454,940). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $496,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $425,280 | $450,480 | $184,240 | $580,060 | 120 |
| Virginia | $446,630 | $461,450 | $217,500 | $590,090 | 810 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $425,280, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $270,025 a year, or $22,502 a month and $10,386 every two weeks. Taxes take 37% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for cardiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $425,280 buys what about $434,589 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 8.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 0.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Cardiologists salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 3rd of 3 Virginia metro areas for this job; Winchester pays the most ($434,080).
- Winchester$434,080
- Virginia Beach$433,900
- Richmond$425,280
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 Richmond: questions
How much do cardiologists make an hour in Richmond?
$204.46 an hour on average, and $216.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cardiologists salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $184,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $291,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cardiologists take-home pay in Richmond?
About $270,025 a year ($22,502 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $425,280.
Do cardiologists earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.62, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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