Cardiac physiologist salary in Australia
Cardiac physiologists are allied health professionals who perform diagnostic tests and monitor heart function. Their pay in Australia is not captured as a separate category by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, so there is no single official figure for a cardiac physiologist salary. Instead, we can compare typical earnings for similar health professionals against the national full-time average to understand where this role sits.
National full-time average
The ABS Average Weekly Earnings report for May 2026 puts full-time adult ordinary time earnings at $2,083.70 per week, or about $108,352 a year (multiplied by 52). This is the benchmark used on this site. The full-time median is lower, at about $90,532 a year, while the all-employees median is about $74,100 (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025).
Where cardiac physiologists likely fall
Cardiac physiologists are classified as professionals. The ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025) reports that professionals across all fields earn an average of $2,049.60 per week in total cash earnings, or about $106,579 a year. This is slightly below the national full-time average of $108,352. However, this broad category includes many roles with higher pay (e.g., managers, medical practitioners) and lower pay (e.g., some community professionals). Cardiac physiologists typically work in hospitals or clinics under awards such as the Health Professionals and Support Services Award, or under state-based enterprise agreements. The Fair Work Modern Awards Pay Database contains minimum rates for health professional employees, but these vary by classification and experience level.
Because cardiac physiologists require specialised training and are often employed in the public sector, their pay is likely to be above the all-employees median but below the full-time average. Entry-level positions may start around $65,000–$75,000, while senior roles can exceed $100,000. Without a dedicated ABS statistic, these are reasonable estimates based on award structures and job advertisements.
State and territory comparisons
The full-time average varies across Australia. The highest is the Australian Capital Territory at about $119,090 a year, followed by Western Australia at $115,825. The lowest is Tasmania at $96,008. Cardiac physiologists in the ACT or WA may earn closer to or above the national average, while those in Tasmania may earn less. States and territories provides more detail on regional differences.
Minimum wage and award rates
From 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, or about $52,255 a year on a 38-hour week. Award minimums for health professionals rose by 4.75% in the 2026 Annual Wage Review. Cardiac physiologists are paid well above the minimum wage, but award rates set a floor. Actual pay is often higher due to enterprise bargaining, especially in public hospitals.
How to find a more precise figure
If you are a cardiac physiologist or employer, you can check the relevant award classification or enterprise agreement for your role. The Fair Work Commission’s Modern Awards Pay Database provides minimum rates, but it does not give average market salaries. For a personalised comparison, Place a salary on the line to see how your pay measures up against the national full-time average.
Summary
While the ABS does not publish a dedicated cardiac physiologist salary, the role sits within the health professional category. Typical earnings are likely below the national full-time average of $108,352 but above the all-employees median of $74,100. Location, experience, and sector are key determinants. For more occupation-specific medians, see Job medians.