The mean hourly wage for cardiologists across the U.S. is $202.56, according to the Bureau of Labor Statics, which is significantly higher than the minimum wage in each state.
Here's how the mean hourly wage for cardiologists compares to the minimum wage in each state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Labor.
Note: Compensation data for cardiologists was not available for every state.
Alabama
Average hourly wage for cardiologists: $224.05
State minimum hourly wage: No state minimum wage law, but employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
California
Average hourly wage for cardiologists: $160.06
State minimum hourly wage: $15.50
Connecticut
Average hourly wage for cardiologists: $168.89
State minimum hourly wage: $14.00
Florida
Average hourly wage for cardiologists: $206.16
State minimum hourly wage: $11.00
Idaho
Average hourly wage for cardiologists: $250.81
State minimum hourly wage: $7.25
Indiana
Average hourly wage for cardiologists: $234.80
State minimum hourly wage: $7.25
Maryland
Average hourly wage for cardiologists: $219.37
State minimum hourly wage: $13.25
Massachusetts
Average hourly wage for cardiologists: $174.28
State minimum hourly wage: $15.00
Michigan
Average hourly wage for cardiologists: $195.32
State minimum hourly wage: $10.10
Mississippi
Average hourly wage for cardiologists: $160.41
State minimum hourly wage: No state minimum wage law, but employers...
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