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Cardiologists

Part of Health Science, in the Therapeutic Services pathway.

Job zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 29-1212.00

What the work is

Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.

What it pays

$382,000
Median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro
New workers start near $111,780
Experienced workers reach $529,060
  1. $112k10th
  2. $213k25th
  3. $382kMedian
  4. $468k75th
  5. $529k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $111,780, 25th $213,030, Median $382,000, 75th $467,980, 90th $529,060

About 90 people do this job in the San Antonio area.

Job outlook

U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.

+4%

U.S. employment change

600

openings a year nationwide, from growth and people leaving

19,400

employed nationwide in 2024

Typical entry education: Doctoral or professional degree · Training: Internship/residency

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