Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,460 or more. The middle half of cardiovascular technologists and technicians in Rochester earn between $48,970 and $61,440.
- $49K10th
- $49K25th
- $49KMedian
- $61K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,960 | $4,997 | $28.83 |
| Median | $48,970 | $4,081 | $23.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,970 | $4,081 | $23.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,440 | $5,120 | $29.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians pay in Rochester vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians in Rochester earn 18% less than the Minnesota average ($73,400) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($76,940). At the median the gap is -34% against the U.S. median of $74,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $59,960 | $48,970 | $48,970 | $79,460 | 400 |
| Minnesota | $73,400 | $71,520 | $48,970 | $106,650 | 950 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $59,960, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $47,804 a year, or $3,984 a month and $1,839 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for cardiovascular technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $59,960 buys what about $66,020 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($60,620). A typical home costs $343,121, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary in other Minnesota cities
Rochester ranks 3rd of 3 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($85,620).
- Minneapolis$85,620
- Duluth$80,290
- Rochester$59,960
All Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salaries in Minnesota
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 Rochester: questions
How much do cardiovascular technologists and technicians make an hour in Rochester?
$28.83 an hour on average, and $23.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cardiovascular technologists and technicians salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cardiovascular technologists and technicians take-home pay in Rochester?
About $47,804 a year ($3,984 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,960. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do cardiovascular technologists and technicians earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Rochester, MN (40340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.2%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 8.08, this job is 8.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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