SOC 292031

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

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.

National Median

$67,260

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$67,260

Entry Level (10th pct)

$37,890

Experienced (90th pct)

$108,900

Total Employed

61,180

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$37,890 - $46,470
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$46,470 - $91,430
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$91,430 - $108,900

Highest Paying Locations for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$124,300

+84.8% vs national

Alaska

$118,510

+76.2% vs national

Anchorage, AK

$118,510

+76.2% vs national

Hawaii

$107,910

+60.4% vs national

Urban Honolulu, HI

$107,910

+60.4% vs national

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$124,300	210
Alaska	$118,510	80
Anchorage, AK	$118,510	70
Hawaii	$107,910	110
Urban Honolulu, HI	$107,910	110
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$104,930	90
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$103,900	60
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$103,360	830
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$102,940	40
New Haven, CT	$102,520	100
Massachusetts	$101,980	1,070
Rhode Island	$100,040	200
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT	$98,690	80
Idaho	$98,140	160
Boise City, ID	$97,650	90
Oregon	$96,550	620
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$94,800	1,170
Syracuse, NY	$93,810	110
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$93,220	120
Vallejo, CA	$92,050	70
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$91,660	500
Boulder, CO	$90,610	60
Utah	$89,420	750
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$87,970	60
Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area	$87,580	60
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$86,870	80
Billings, MT	$86,290	50
New York	$86,050	3,200
District of Columbia	$86,010	140
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL	$85,740	110
Colorado	$85,710	690
New Hampshire	$85,630	190
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$85,550	350
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$85,540	400
Rockford, IL	$85,450	40
Modesto, CA	$85,440	80
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$85,270	330
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$85,230	80
Worcester, MA	$85,110	70
Duluth, MN-WI	$84,930	60
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$84,720	3,870
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$83,980	640
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$83,860	280
Ann Arbor, MI	$83,620	260
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$83,070	50
Lexington Park, MD	$83,000	30
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ	$82,890	30
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$82,790	40
Port St. Lucie, FL	$82,290	80
Columbus, OH	$82,060	410

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians is $67,260, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicianss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $124,300.

How much can an experienced Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians make?

Top-earning Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicianss (90th percentile) make $108,900 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.