Cardiologists H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 29-1212 · common titles: Cardiologist, Interventional Cardiologist, Physician, Assistant Professor
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for cardiologists is $450,000 in FY2026 so far, across 457 certified filings. The middle half earn $300,000 – $600,000, and pay is up 2% since FY2024.
Median
$450,000
FY2026 so far
Filings
457
0.1% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$722,000+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+2%
$440,016 → $450,000
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $300,000 |
| Florida | 27 | $470,000 |
| Illinois | 24 | $625,000 |
| Massachusetts | 22 | $351,475 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $587,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 18 | $244,600 |
| Missouri | 18 | $418,330 |
| South Carolina | 16 | $465,275 |
| Iowa | 15 | $750,000 |
| Louisiana | 14 | $575,000 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | 9 | $605,250 |
| Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, Inc. | 8 | $740,000 |
| Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation | 8 | $900,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | 6 | $328,500 |
| The University of Kansas Physicians | 6 | $418,330 |
| Self Regional Healthcare | 6 | $239,200 |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | 6 | $255,000 |
| Medical University of South Carolina and Affiliates | 6 | $575,000 |
| West Virginia University Medical Corporation | 6 | $540,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc | 5 | $346,500 |
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Cardiologists H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for cardiologists?
The median is $450,000 across 457 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $300,000 to $600,000, and the top 10% earn $722,000 or more.
Which state pays H-1B cardiologists the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, Iowa has the highest median at $750,000 (15 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B cardiologists?
Mayo Clinic, with 9 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $605,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.