Cardiologists
An O*NET occupation summary is not available in the current mapping.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Cardiologists to increase by 4.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 18,500 to 19,400 jobs. Its estimate of 500 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($496,010), education (Doctoral or professional degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
18,500
Projected employment (2034)
19,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
5%
Annual openings (projected average)
500
Pay & Preparation
$496,010
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Internship/residency
Essential Skills
No publishable O*NET essential-skill mapping is available for this occupation in the loaded release.
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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