Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$67,260
~$32/hr · ~$5,605/mo
US Jobs
65K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
4/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 4/10
The role requires significant physical presence for tasks like positioning patients, attaching electrodes, and assisting in invasive surgical procedures. While AI will heavily automate the analysis of EKG and pulmonary data, the core requirements of patient care, physical stamina, and real-time technical assistance in a clinical environment provide a strong barrier to full automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AKBEST VALUE | $118,510 | Above avg (106.8) | $110,995 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $124,300 | Above avg (113.1) | $109,943 |
| Boise City, ID | $97,650 | Below avg (94.2) | $103,614 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $98,690 | Below avg (95.7) | $103,080 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $104,930 | Average (102.4) | $102,482 |
| Syracuse, NY | $93,810 | Below avg (95.7) | $98,008 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $84,930 | Below avg (87.2) | $97,418 |
| New Haven, CT | $102,520 | Above avg (105.4) | $97,306 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $107,910 | Above avg (111.4) | $96,846 |
| Billings, MT | $86,290 | Below avg (90.3) | $95,506 |
| Rockford, IL | $85,450 | Below avg (90.2) | $94,770 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $103,360 | Above avg (110.4) | $93,629 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $103,900 | Above avg (113.7) | $91,393 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $78,030 | Below avg (86.0) | $90,766 |
| Boulder, CO | $90,610 | Average (100.6) | $90,057 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Associate's degree
10-Year Growth
+3% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$32/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,605/mo
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