Cardiac Electrophysiology Salary Data
Median Salary
$750,000
Average Salary
$593,500
Salary Range
Percentiles
Breakdown
How much does a Cardiac Electrophysiology make?
As of June 21, 2025, a Cardiac Electrophysiology in the United States earns an average of $750,000 per year ($62,500 monthly). Based on an average 55-hour work week, this translates to approximately $208 per hour.
Salary Range and Distribution
Based on 2 verified physician salary submissions, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $437,000 to $750,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $750,000 annually. The majority of Cardiac Electrophysiology salaries fall between $437,000 (25th percentile) and $750,000 (75th percentile).
Career Growth and Advancement
The salary difference between early-career and experienced Cardiac Electrophysiology physicians is significant. Entry-level positions start at $750,000, while those with 30+ years of experience earn an average of $437,000 - a -42% increase. This substantial growth reflects the value of experience and skill development in the field.
Practice Settings and Compensation Structure
Base salary makes up 84% of total compensation ($499,500), with the remainder coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and other incentives.
Job Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance
Cardiac Electrophysiology physicians report high career satisfaction, rating their specialty 3.0 out of 5, with 50% saying they would choose this specialty again.
Salary Distribution
Distribution based on 2 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $750,000
Physician Satisfaction
Would Choose Again
Percentage of Cardiac Electrophysiology physicians who would choose this specialty again if starting their career over.
Satisfaction Rating
Average satisfaction rating reported by Cardiac Electrophysiology physicians (1-5 scale).
Career Satisfaction
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
Primary Challenges
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Salary Comparison
Location Statistics
Average Salary
$593,500
Median Salary
$750,000
Salary Range
$437,000 - $750,000
National Comparison
National Average
$593,500
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
2 local / 2 national reports
Salary by Practice Type
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $750,000 | 1 submissions |
| Private Practice | $437,000 | 1 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
Salary by Experience Level
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $750,000 | 1 submissions |
| 16+ years | $437,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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