Cardiovascular Technologists

The median salary for cardiovascular technologists and technicians was $66,170 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $36,620 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $105,140 annually. Earnings can vary by size and type of employer. For example, technologists working in doctors' offices made more than the mean annual salary ($77,260) while those in hospitals had a lower mean annual salary ($67,440). Those with formal training earn more than those who trained on the job, and those who are able to perform more sophisticated tests, such as Holter monitoring and stress testing, are paid more than those who perform only the basic electrocardiograph tests.

Technologists working in hospitals receive the same fringe benefits as other hospital workers, including medical insurance, paid vacations, and sick leave. In some cases, benefits also include educational assistance, retirement plans, and uniform allowances.