How Much Does an EKG Technician Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$74,310
Ekg technicians in the U.S. earn a median of $74,310 a year, or $35.73 an hour. Half of ekg technicians earn more than $74,310 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $121,350.
Pay percentiles for ekg technicians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18.75 | $39,000 |
| 25th | $23.02 | $47,890 |
| 50th (median) | $35.73 | $74,310 |
| 75th | $47.17 | $98,110 |
| 90th | $58.34 | $121,350 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (SOC 29-2031). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for ekg technicians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $113,510 | $54.57 | +53% |
| Hawaii | $111,730 | $53.72 | +50% |
| Massachusetts | $105,580 | $50.76 | +42% |
| Rhode Island | $104,000 | $50.00 | +40% |
| Idaho | $100,100 | $48.13 | +35% |
| District of Columbia | $99,380 | $47.78 | +34% |
| Oregon | $99,240 | $47.71 | +34% |
| Connecticut | $94,940 | $45.64 | +28% |
| Colorado | $94,190 | $45.29 | +27% |
| New York | $89,570 | $43.06 | +21% |
| United States | $74,310 | $35.73 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many ekg technicians are there?
BLS counts about 62,960 ekg technicians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians”. The most jobs are in Texas (6,140), Florida (5,640) and California (5,570).
The mean (average) annual wage is $76,940, higher than the median of $74,310.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $6,193
- Biweekly
- $2,858
- Weekly
- $1,429
- Daily (8 hours)
- $286
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do ekg technicians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for ekg technicians is $35.73. The middle 50% earn between $23.02 and $47.17 an hour.
Which state pays ekg technicians the most?
Utah has the highest median wage for ekg technicians at $113,510, +53% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for ekg technicians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of ekg technicians earn less than $39,000 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.