Career Paths From Cardiologists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Pediatric SurgeonsLateral Move0% skill match
Cardiologists and Pediatric Surgeons share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Pediatric Surgeons sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 13% higher.
Current median salary
$496,010
Target median salary
$559,030
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
AnesthesiologistsLateral Move0% skill match
Cardiologists and Anesthesiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Anesthesiologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 21% lower.
Current median salary
$496,010
Target median salary
$391,490
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Emergency Medicine PhysiciansLateral Move0% skill match
Cardiologists and Emergency Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Emergency Medicine Physicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 32% lower.
Current median salary
$496,010
Target median salary
$335,550
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
General Internal Medicine PhysiciansLateral Move0% skill match
Cardiologists and General Internal Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). General Internal Medicine Physicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 48% lower.
Current median salary
$496,010
Target median salary
$256,560
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
RadiologistsLateral Move0% skill match
Cardiologists and Radiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Radiologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 15% lower.
Current median salary
$496,010
Target median salary
$420,860
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except PediatricLateral Move0% skill match
Cardiologists and Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 28% lower.
Current median salary
$496,010
Target median salary
$358,550
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricLateral Move0% skill match
Cardiologists and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 40% lower.
Current median salary
$496,010
Target median salary
$300,080
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
NeurologistsLateral Move0% skill match
Cardiologists and Neurologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Neurologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 50% lower.
Current median salary
$496,010
Target median salary
$248,560
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Family Medicine PhysiciansLateral Move0% skill match
Cardiologists and Family Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Family Medicine Physicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 51% lower.
Current median salary
$496,010
Target median salary
$244,180
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Nurse PractitionersLateral Move0% skill match
Cardiologists and Nurse Practitioners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Nurse Practitioners sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 73% lower.
Current median salary
$496,010
Target median salary
$132,300
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
DermatologistsLateral Move0% skill match
Cardiologists and Dermatologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Dermatologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 34% lower.
Current median salary
$496,010
Target median salary
$328,730
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Physician AssistantsLateral Move0% skill match
Cardiologists and Physician Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Physician Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 73% lower.
Current median salary
$496,010
Target median salary
$135,880
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Obstetricians and GynecologistsLateral Move0% skill match
Cardiologists and Obstetricians and Gynecologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Obstetricians and Gynecologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 41% lower.
Current median salary
$496,010
Target median salary
$292,910
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Pediatricians, GeneralLateral Move0% skill match
Cardiologists and Pediatricians, General share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Pediatricians, General sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 58% lower.
Current median salary
$496,010
Target median salary
$210,040
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansLateral Move0% skill match
Cardiologists and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 85% lower.
Current median salary
$496,010
Target median salary
$74,310
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.