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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Montana
$81,500 / year
≈ $6,800 per month · $39.18 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Montana · median $85,500
25th percentile
$51,500Average
$81,50075th percentile
$105,500
$51,500Average
$81,50075th percentile
$105,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary by state
Alabama$56,500
Alaska$86,500
Arizona$82,500
Arkansas$78,000
California$97,000
Colorado$97,000
Connecticut$93,000
Delaware$82,000
District of Columbia$104,000
Florida$74,500
Georgia$79,500
Hawaii$101,500
Idaho$96,500
Illinois$72,500
Indiana$75,000
Iowa$78,000
Kansas$72,000
Kentucky$70,000
Louisiana$57,500
Maine$77,500
Maryland$86,000
Massachusetts$104,000
Michigan$74,000
Minnesota$76,000
Mississippi$50,500
Missouri$78,000
Montana$81,500
Nebraska$67,500
Nevada$83,500
New Hampshire$88,000
New Jersey$84,500
New Mexico$59,000
New York$90,500
North Carolina$67,000
North Dakota$73,000
Ohio$75,000
Oklahoma$58,500
Oregon$97,000
Pennsylvania$71,000
Rhode Island$97,500
South Carolina$67,500
South Dakota$76,500
Tennessee$74,000
Texas$66,500
Utah$145,000
Vermont$88,000
Virginia$79,000
Washington$100,000
West Virginia$57,000
Wisconsin$79,000
Wyoming$82,000
About this role
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicianss do
Typical education: Associate's Degree
- 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.
- Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
- Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
- Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
- Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Operations Monitoring Monitoring Critical Thinking Social Perceptiveness
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians pay by experience level
Entry level$40,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$49,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$77,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$101,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$125,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
3,800
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary by industry
Hospitals
49,210 workers
$76,500General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
48,190 workers
$76,500Hospitals, Privately Owned
43,870 workers
$77,000Ambulatory Health Care Services
11,570 workers
$91,500Offices of Physicians
8,200 workers
$88,500Hospitals, Local Government Owned
3,510 workers
$68,500Hospitals, State Government Owned
1,830 workers
$77,000Outpatient Care Centers
1,410 workers
$115,500Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
1,020 workers
$66,000Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
970 workers
$87,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians pays 51% below the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$100,500
Patient Representative$61,000
Radiation Therapist$119,000
Respiratory Therapist$90,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians make?
The average base salary for a Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in the United States is $79,500 per year, or about $38.22 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $49,500 and $101,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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