Cardiovascular Technologists and Technician Salary in 2026

    SOC: 29-2031.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $67,260
    per year
    Salary Range
    $38K – $109K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    61,180
    employed
    Job Growth
    +3.0%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Make?

    Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians earn a median annual salary of $67,260 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $37,890 at the 10th percentile to $108,900 at the 90th percentile — a range of $71,010. The highest-paying state is Alaska at $118,510.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$37,890
    25th percentile$46,470
    Median (50th)$67,260
    75th percentile$91,430
    90th percentile$108,900
    10th: $37,890Median: $67,26090th: $108,900
    Section 02

    Cardiovascular Technologists and Technician Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Alaskatop$118,510
    Hawaii$107,910
    Massachusetts$101,980
    Rhode Island$100,040
    Idaho$98,140
    Oregon$96,550
    Utah$89,420
    New York$86,050
    District of Columbia$86,010
    Colorado$85,710
    New Hampshire$85,630
    New Jersey$81,160
    Wyoming$80,930
    Maryland$80,780
    Connecticut$80,390
    Maine$79,730
    Delaware$79,550
    Virginia$78,720
    Michigan$78,480
    Ohio$77,790
    Missouri$76,640
    Washington$76,470
    Montana$76,370
    Illinois$73,600
    Arkansas$70,930
    Kansas$70,220
    Georgia$69,490
    Minnesota$69,480
    North Dakota$68,860
    Iowa$68,840
    Wisconsin$68,630
    Vermont$68,030
    Indiana$67,970
    Arizona$65,720
    South Dakota$64,720
    California$64,720
    Florida$64,000
    Tennessee$63,940
    South Carolina$63,290
    Pennsylvania$61,920
    Nebraska$60,670
    Kentucky$58,660
    North Carolina$58,050
    Louisiana$53,610
    Nevada$50,430
    Texas$47,970
    Alabama$45,280
    Mississippi$45,120
    New Mexico$41,860
    Oklahoma$40,970
    West Virginia$35,640
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    Highest paying
    $124,300
    top metro salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI
    $107,910
    $-16,390 vs highest
    Hawaii
    $107,910
    $-16,390 vs highest
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
    $103,360
    $-20,940 vs highest
    Massachusetts
    $101,980
    $-22,320 vs highest
    Rhode Island
    $100,040
    $-24,260 vs highest
    Idaho
    $98,140
    $-26,160 vs highest
    Oregon
    $96,550
    $-27,750 vs highest
    Section 04

    Cardiovascular Technologists and Technician Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$37,890 – $46,470
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$67,260
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$91,430
    Senior (15+ yrs)$108,900+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Cardiovascular Technologists and Technician

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA earn $124,300 — $57,040 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($91,430) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Cardiovascular Technologists and Technician Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicianthis career$67,260
    Anesthesiologist Assistant$133,260
    Radiation Therapist$101,990
    Respiratory Therapist$80,450
    Radiologist$239,200

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 29-2031.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.