Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,490 or more. The middle half of cardiovascular technologists and technicians in Chicago earn between $46,420 and $97,880.
- $43K10th
- $46K25th
- $58KMedian
- $98K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,810 | $5,901 | $34.04 |
| Median | $58,390 | $4,866 | $28.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,420 | $3,868 | $22.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,880 | $8,157 | $47.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians in Chicago earn about the same as the Illinois average ($70,160) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($76,940). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $74,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $70,810 | $58,390 | $43,360 | $105,490 | 1,340 |
| Illinois | $70,160 | $61,870 | $40,550 | $105,150 | 1,710 |
| United States | $76,940 | $74,310 | $39,000 | $121,350 | 62,960 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $70,810, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $55,281 a year, or $4,607 a month and $2,126 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $56,551 | $4,713 |
| Working in IL | $55,281 | $4,607 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for cardiovascular technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $70,810 buys what about $68,353 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 1st of 4 Illinois metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Chicago$70,810
- Rockford$67,560
- Champaign$63,850
- Springfield$60,110
All Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salaries in Illinois
Highest-paying cities for cardiovascular technologists and technicians
Salt Lake City, UT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($167,160).
- Salt Lake City, UT$167,160
- San Jose, CA$134,110
- San Francisco, CA$118,360
- Modesto, CA$116,700
- Oxnard, CA$112,050
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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary in Chicago: questions
How much do cardiovascular technologists and technicians make an hour in Chicago?
$34.04 an hour on average, and $28.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cardiovascular technologists and technicians salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cardiovascular technologists and technicians take-home pay in Chicago?
About $55,281 a year ($4,607 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,810.
Do cardiovascular technologists and technicians earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($76,940).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2031; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.73, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.73).
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