Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.
National median · BLS
$74,310
▲ +10.48%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$76,940
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
62,960
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Pay range for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$39,000
25th
$47,890
Median (50th)
$74,310
75th
$98,110
90th — top pay
$121,350
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
BLS projects employment of cardiovascular technologists and technicians to grow 3.7% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 3,400 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
64,500 → 66,900
+2,400 jobs
Projected change
+3.7%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
3,400
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
Associate's degree
No related experience required
Self-employed
1.2% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salaries by state
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Active Listening3.9
Critical Thinking3.8
Monitoring3.8
Operations Monitoring3.8
Speaking3.8
Reading Comprehension3.6
Social Perceptiveness3.6
Judgment and Decision Making3.3
Service Orientation3.3
Active Learning3.1
Top knowledge areas
Customer and Personal Service4.3
Medicine and Dentistry3.9
English Language3.9
Computers and Electronics3.3
Education and Training3.3
Mathematics2.9
Public Safety and Security2.8
Administrative2.7
Software and technology used
JavaScriptMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordDatabase softwareDiagnostic image review softwareDigital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM-compatible image acquisition and integration software productsElectronic medical record EMR softwareHypertext preprocessor PHPInformation systems integration softwareInternet or intranet image distribution softwarePractice management software PMSPyxis MedStation softwareSmart Digital Holter MonitorStructured data entry softwareWeb browser software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What cardiovascular technologists and technicians do
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.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Attach electrodes to the patients' chests, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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