Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for cardiovascular technologists and technicians in the U.S. is $74,310 ($35.73 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $74,310
- Mean annual wage
- $76,940
- Median hourly wage
- $35.73
- Employment
- 62,960
62,960 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,000 | $18.75 |
| 25th percentile | $47,890 | $23.02 |
| Median (50th) | $74,310 | $35.73 |
| 75th percentile | $98,110 | $47.17 |
| 90th percentile | $121,350 | $58.34 |
Highest-paying states for cardiovascular technologists and technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | $113,510 | 1,250 |
| Hawaii | $111,730 | 140 |
| Massachusetts | $105,580 | 1,110 |
| Rhode Island | $104,000 | 260 |
| Idaho | $100,100 | 220 |
| District of Columbia | $99,380 | 280 |
| Oregon | $99,240 | 550 |
| Connecticut | $94,940 | 620 |
| Colorado | $94,190 | 720 |
| New York | $89,570 | 3,540 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $38,000 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $44,900 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $45,910 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $47,340 median annual wage
- Alabama: $47,650 median annual wage
About this occupation
Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.
Typical tasks
- Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
- Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
- Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
- Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
- Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
- Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 12.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.6% |
| Associate's degree | 15.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 33.9% |
| Master's degree | 15.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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