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EKG Technician salary
Average ekg technician salary
$35,160
How much does an ekg technician make?
The average ekg technician salary in the United States is $35,160. Ekg technician salaries typically range between $28,000 and $43,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for ekg technicians is $16.9 per hour.
Ekg technician salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Ekg technicians earn the highest average salary in North Dakota.
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EKG Technician salary estimates from across the web
Average ekg technician salary by state
Highest paying states for ekg technicians
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $47,136 | $22.66 |
| 2 | Illinois | $41,615 | $20.01 |
| 3 | Oregon | $42,966 | $20.66 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $40,689 | $19.56 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $35,976 | $17.30 |
| 6 | Arizona | $35,267 | $16.96 |
| 7 | Maine | $34,660 | $16.66 |
| 8 | Alabama | $35,084 | $16.87 |
| 9 | Washington | $38,959 | $18.73 |
| 10 | Arkansas | $33,158 | $15.94 |
| 11 | Michigan | $34,273 | $16.48 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $36,118 | $17.36 |
| 13 | Nevada | $39,272 | $18.88 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $36,781 | $17.68 |
| 15 | Indiana | $33,042 | $15.89 |
| 16 | Colorado | $36,213 | $17.41 |
| 17 | Alaska | $35,662 | $17.15 |
| 18 | Idaho | $37,142 | $17.86 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $34,683 | $16.67 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $35,303 | $16.97 |
| 21 | California | $41,544 | $19.97 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $34,776 | $16.72 |
| 23 | Vermont | $35,248 | $16.95 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $32,300 | $15.53 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $32,437 | $15.59 |
| 26 | Montana | $34,062 | $16.38 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $33,510 | $16.11 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $38,956 | $18.73 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $33,904 | $16.30 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $31,798 | $15.29 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $30,693 | $14.76 |
| 32 | Georgia | $32,218 | $15.49 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $31,688 | $15.23 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $32,805 | $15.77 |
| 35 | Missouri | $30,533 | $14.68 |
| 36 | Utah | $32,330 | $15.54 |
| 37 | Texas | $31,457 | $15.12 |
| 38 | Iowa | $29,018 | $13.95 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $28,203 | $13.56 |
| 40 | Florida | $26,348 | $12.67 |
| 41 | Rhode Island | $31,069 | $14.94 |
| 42 | New Jersey | $26,557 | $12.77 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $29,779 | $14.32 |
| 44 | Kansas | $25,572 | $12.29 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $28,312 | $13.61 |
| 46 | Ohio | $28,411 | $13.66 |
| 47 | Virginia | $28,734 | $13.81 |
| 48 | Delaware | $28,836 | $13.86 |
| 49 | New York | $26,801 | $12.89 |
| 50 | Maryland | $25,654 | $12.33 |
| 51 | District of Columbia | $28,369 | $13.64 |
Highest paying cities for ekg technicians
The highest-paying cities for ekg technicians are Springfield, OR, Redwood City, CA, and Chicago, IL.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield, OR | $42,978 | $20.66 |
| 2 | Redwood City, CA | $42,756 | $20.56 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $41,722 | $20.06 |
| 4 | Minneapolis, MN | $40,702 | $19.57 |
| 5 | Vancouver, WA | $39,161 | $18.83 |
| 6 | Lakewood, CO | $36,289 | $17.45 |
| 7 | Prescott, AZ | $35,603 | $17.12 |
| 8 | Springfield, MA | $35,300 | $16.97 |
| 9 | Royal Oak, MI | $34,296 | $16.49 |
| 10 | Oklahoma City, OK | $34,048 | $16.37 |
| 11 | Billings, MT | $33,567 | $16.14 |
| 12 | Charleston, SC | $33,449 | $16.08 |
| 13 | Fort Wayne, IN | $33,446 | $16.08 |
| 14 | Jonesboro, AR | $32,842 | $15.79 |
| 15 | El Paso, TX | $32,806 | $15.77 |
| 16 | Philadelphia, PA | $32,751 | $15.75 |
| 17 | Jackson, TN | $32,598 | $15.67 |
| 18 | Saint George, UT | $32,525 | $15.64 |
| 19 | Atlanta, GA | $32,224 | $15.49 |
| 20 | Kansas City, MO | $30,906 | $14.86 |
EKG Technician salary details
An ekg technician's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $43,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an ekg technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| Average | $35,160 | $2,930 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying ekg technician jobs
The highest paying types of ekg technicians are cardiovascular sonographer, vascular technician, and echo technician.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Sonographer | $80,456 | $6,705 | $38.68 | 13,174 |
| Medical Service Technician | $37,943 | $3,162 | $18.24 | 189,362 |
| Cardiovascular Technician | $62,986 | $5,249 | $30.28 | 37,036 |
| Emergency Medical Technician | $39,743 | $3,312 | $19.11 | 137,617 |
| Patient Care Technician | $32,806 | $2,734 | $15.77 | 167,520 |
| Emergency Room Technician | $35,967 | $2,997 | $17.29 | 129,444 |
Top companies hiring ekg technicians now:
Which companies pay ekg technicians the most?
Ekg technician salaries at UC Merced and The University of Chicago are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average ekg technician salary at companies like Dignity Health and MedPro Healthcare Staffing are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UC Merced | $42,674 | $20.52 |
| 2 | The University of Chicago | $40,828 | $19.63 |
| 3 | Dignity Health | $40,390 | $19.42 |
| 4 | MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $40,346 | $19.40 |
| 5 | Encompass Health | $39,384 | $18.93 |
| 6 | Grand View Health | $39,072 | $18.78 |
| 7 | Catholic Health East | $38,797 | $18.65 |
| 8 | Emory University | $38,626 | $18.57 |
| 9 | Prime Healthcare | $38,587 | $18.55 |
| 10 | Massachusetts Eye and Ear | $38,550 | $18.53 |
| 11 | Oregon Health & Science University | $38,529 | $18.52 |
| 12 | OSF HealthCare | $38,460 | $18.49 |
| 13 | Blessing Hospital Emergency Room | $38,439 | $18.48 |
| 14 | Kettering Health Network | $38,191 | $18.36 |
| 15 | Care New England Health System | $38,132 | $18.33 |
| 16 | DCH Health System | $37,890 | $18.22 |
| 17 | University of Washington | $37,788 | $18.17 |
| 18 | Baptist Health Care | $37,748 | $18.15 |
| 19 | Sutter Health | $37,546 | $18.05 |
| 20 | Eisenhower Medical Center | $37,502 | $18.03 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
EKG Technician salary trends
The average ekg technician salary has risen by $4,807 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average ekg technician earned $30,353 annually, but today, they earn $35,160 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for ekg technicians over the last decade.
Compare ekg technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average ekg technician salary over time
Compare ekg technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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EKG Technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,200 | $16.90 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $34,300 | $16.51 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $33,800 | $16.26 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $32,900 | $15.81 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | $33,100 | $15.89 | +1.2% |
Recently added ekg technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toledo | EKG Technician I | Toledo, OH | 12/15/2024 | $36,189 |
| Dignity Health | EKG Tech | Los Angeles, CA | 12/14/2024 | $57,038 |
| Sutter Health | EKG Technician | Oakland, CA | 12/14/2024 | $72,982 |
| Providence Health Plan Group | EKG Technician-Electrocardiology EKG | Missoula, MT | 12/11/2024 | $34,436 |
| Providence Health & Services | EKG Technician | Richland, WA | 12/11/2024 | $43,764 |
| Kaiser | EKG Technician | Redwood City, CA | 12/11/2024 | $78,429 |
| Providence Health & Services | EKG Technician | Portland, OR | 12/10/2024 | $41,323 |
| American Health Associates, Inc. | EKG Technician | Kane, PA | 12/09/2024 | $45,914 |
| American Health Associates, Inc. | EKG Technician | Kane, IL | 12/09/2024 | $45,914 |
| Silver Cross | EKG Technician Registry | New Lenox, IL | 12/09/2024 | $42,888 |
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