Cardiology nurse pay
$96,970median posted offer#116 of 189 specialties
Read from 47 live Cardiology postings that state pay — level with the all-nursing median of $96,720. Updated July 24, 2026.
Where does your pay sit in Cardiology?
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Where Cardiology pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $134,836 | $145k | 6 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $96,970 | $105k | 9 |
| 3 | Virginia | $83,554 | $91k | 5 |
What to do with this
- See the rolesJobs in your state paying around $96,970Every posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Cardiology nurses make?
- Across 47 live Cardiology postings that state pay, the median offer is $96,970 a year. The middle half runs $86,642–$108,727, and the top 10% start at $135,702.
- Does Cardiology pay more than nursing overall?
- Cardiology ranks #116 of 189 specialties on posted pay. Its median is level with the all-nursing median of $96,720.
- Which states pay Cardiology nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 California ($134,836), #2 New Mexico ($96,970), #3 Virginia ($83,554). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.
- Where do these numbers come from?
- Midpoint of stated salary ranges on live nursing job postings; values outside $20,000–$800,000/yr treated as parse artifacts and excluded; groups under 5 postings suppressed. Community-reported figures are anonymous, unverified, and reported separately.