Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician Salary
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians earn a median $74,310 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
What cardiovascular technologists and technicians do
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 education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.7% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 3,400
- Self-employed
- 1%
Employment of cardiovascular technologists and technicians is projected to grow 3.7% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$7,518
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,607
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,077
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$61,107
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,000 | $18.75 | $33,517 |
| 25th percentile | $47,890 | $23.02 | $40,660 |
| Median (50th) | $74,310 | $35.73 | $61,107 |
| 75th percentile | $98,110 | $47.17 | $77,850 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $121,350 | $58.34 | $94,200 |
Best cities for cardiovascular technologists and technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $87,210 | $66,070 | $58,696 | 4,180 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $66,090 | $52,349 | $46,096 | 2,600 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $87,210
- Los Angeles, CA — $66,090
Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $113,510 | +26.9% | $84,542 | $47,780 – $224,280 | 1,250 |
| Hawaii | $111,730 | +3.5% | $80,471 | $50,520 – $132,860 | 140 |
| Massachusetts | $105,580 | +3.5% | $78,047 | $47,690 – $134,390 | 1,110 |
| Rhode Island | $104,000 | +4.0% | $78,656 | $64,160 – $126,150 | 260 |
| Idaho | $100,100 | +2.0% | $75,053 | $46,460 – $123,200 | 220 |
| District of Columbia | $99,380 | +15.5% | $73,265 | $49,520 – $157,420 | 280 |
| Oregon | $99,240 | +2.8% | $70,791 | $49,740 – $135,060 | 550 |
| Connecticut | $94,940 | +18.1% | $71,974 | $43,880 – $129,020 | 620 |
| Colorado | $94,190 | +9.9% | $71,657 | $50,230 – $129,730 | 720 |
| New York | $89,570 | +4.1% | $67,598 | $50,540 – $128,750 | 3,540 |
| Delaware | $87,640 | +10.2% | $66,042 | $39,980 – $111,240 | 290 |
| Maryland | $86,440 | +7.0% | $65,898 | $41,160 – $117,140 | 970 |
| Wyoming | $84,140 | +4.0% | $68,022 | $49,350 – $105,910 | 60 |
| Washington | $83,790 | +9.6% | $67,776 | $56,310 – $150,130 | 1,110 |
| New Hampshire | $83,100 | −3.0% | $67,291 | $46,950 – $120,760 | 150 |
| Montana | $82,850 | +8.5% | $63,795 | $40,690 – $106,640 | 190 |
| New Jersey | $82,710 | +1.9% | $63,938 | $47,950 – $115,550 | 2,440 |
| Maine | $82,050 | +2.9% | $62,181 | $46,380 – $105,830 | 220 |
| Michigan | $80,650 | +2.8% | $62,390 | $38,990 – $96,500 | 2,070 |
| Indiana | $79,380 | +16.8% | $62,362 | $38,930 – $104,130 | 1,380 |
| Ohio | $79,270 | +1.9% | $63,199 | $38,670 – $101,030 | 2,140 |
| Alaska | $79,040 | −33.3% | $64,435 | $48,210 – $137,280 | 160 |
| Iowa | $78,850 | +14.5% | $61,956 | $40,530 – $101,850 | 380 |
| California | $78,170 | +20.8% | $59,765 | $54,720 – $157,470 | 5,570 |
| Georgia | $78,070 | +12.3% | $60,323 | $40,920 – $112,120 | 2,580 |
| Florida | $77,140 | +20.5% | $63,098 | $37,490 – $106,800 | 5,640 |
| Virginia | $76,880 | −2.3% | $59,309 | $38,370 – $131,330 | 2,410 |
| Tennessee | $76,650 | +19.9% | $62,753 | $39,600 – $103,970 | 1,030 |
| Arizona | $74,900 | +14.0% | $59,858 | $39,450 – $127,670 | 1,450 |
| Arkansas | $74,800 | +5.5% | $58,747 | $45,410 – $105,140 | 410 |
| Wisconsin | $74,380 | +8.4% | $58,595 | $47,460 – $108,080 | 900 |
| Missouri | $73,680 | −3.9% | $58,138 | $37,500 – $103,930 | 850 |
| Minnesota | $71,520 | +2.9% | $55,804 | $48,970 – $106,650 | 950 |
| Nevada | $71,240 | +41.3% | $58,947 | $46,020 – $125,480 | 380 |
| Vermont | $69,620 | +2.3% | $55,673 | $46,110 – $134,570 | 50 |
| Kansas | $69,060 | −1.7% | $54,360 | $39,820 – $102,440 | 540 |
| South Dakota | $67,290 | +4.0% | $56,169 | $40,650 – $103,040 | 200 |
| North Dakota | $65,890 | −4.3% | $55,097 | $38,790 – $110,240 | 120 |
| Illinois | $61,870 | −15.9% | $48,975 | $40,550 – $105,150 | 1,710 |
| Kentucky | $60,980 | +4.0% | $49,161 | $37,870 – $101,250 | 940 |
| Nebraska | $60,000 | −1.1% | $48,540 | $40,280 – $98,490 | 330 |
| South Carolina | $59,170 | −6.5% | $47,330 | $35,330 – $101,090 | 890 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,090 | −6.2% | $47,072 | $40,810 – $100,250 | 3,630 |
| North Carolina | $55,460 | −4.5% | $45,038 | $38,650 – $101,850 | 1,990 |
| Texas | $53,000 | +10.5% | $44,766 | $36,650 – $103,120 | 6,140 |
| Louisiana | $50,050 | −6.6% | $41,280 | $29,830 – $88,010 | 890 |
| Alabama | $47,650 | +5.2% | $38,349 | $31,390 – $81,310 | 930 |
| New Mexico | $47,340 | +13.1% | $39,149 | $36,720 – $98,760 | 400 |
| West Virginia | $45,910 | +28.8% | $37,730 | $34,450 – $79,370 | 350 |
| Oklahoma | $44,900 | +9.6% | $36,782 | $34,150 – $89,030 | 830 |
| Mississippi | $38,000 | −15.8% | $31,925 | $30,390 – $82,330 | 590 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologist and Technician | $80,110 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist | $95,480 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $96,590 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $101,370 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Medical Dosimetrist | $147,470 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Orthotist and Prosthetist | $81,110 | Master's degree | +12.9% |
| Hearing Aid Specialist | $65,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Surgical Technologist | $64,650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse | $64,400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician | $62,930 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cardiovascular technologist and technician make?
The national median salary for cardiovascular technologists and technicians is $74,310 a year ($35.73 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,000 and the top 10% earn over $121,350. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays cardiovascular technologists and technicians the most?
Utah has the highest median pay at $113,510. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many cardiovascular technologists and technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 62,960 people work as cardiovascular technologists and technicians nationwide.