Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist Salary

The annual salary of a registered cardiac electrophysiology specialist averages $44,000, according to the August 2010 estimates from Indeed.com. Entry-level positions typically start around $26,000 and with expertise, the income can reach earnings above $76,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Type of Environment Influences Income

• About 80 percent of the cardiac electrophysiology specialists work in hospitals with median incomes matching the national average. Individuals working in physician offices or in medical and diagnostic laboratories, who represent 17 percent of this profession, earn more and benefit from median incomes of $53,000 to $55,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Geographical Location Influences Income

• Top paying states for this occupation include Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington, with annual mean wages ranging between $60,300 and $62,700. The limited number of professionals in these geographical areas forces employers to extend higher compensations.

Impact of Obtaining Registration Not Measurable by Income Yet

• The registration of cardiac electrophysiology specialists brings additional credibility to the profession. However, this accreditation surfaced in the industry for the first time in 2007 and there are not enough data meaningful enough to measure the financial boost that the registration will create for this occupation.