Cardiology nurse pay
$121,514median posted offer#90 of 379 specialties
Read from 182 live Cardiology postings that state pay — 27% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $85k
- 25th percentile
- $97k
- 75th percentile
- $146k
- 90th percentile
- $168k
Where does your pay sit in Cardiology?
Checked against 182 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $85k
- 25th percentile
- $97k
- 75th percentile
- $146k
- 90th percentile
- $168k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Where Cardiology pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $158,920 | $179k | 24 |
| 2 | California | $156,381 | $194k | 36 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $138,299 | $151k | 7 |
| 4 | New York | $134,856 | $157k | 8 |
| 5 | Texas | $124,800 | $126k | 12 |
| 6 | Illinois | $105,430 | $109k | 6 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $98,207 | $125k | 8 |
| 8 | Arizona | $97,375 | $113k | 7 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $96,970 | $113k | 10 |
| 10 | Ohio | $94,744 | $117k | 7 |
| 11 | Virginia | $90,085 | $112k | 8 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $83,200 | $122k | 5 |
What to do with this
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Cardiology nurses make?
- Across 182 live Cardiology postings that state pay, the median offer is $121,514 a year. The middle half runs $97,071–$145,683, and the top 10% start at $167,634.
- Does Cardiology pay more than nursing overall?
- Cardiology ranks #90 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 27% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Cardiology nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 Washington ($158,920), #2 California ($156,381), #3 Minnesota ($138,299). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.