Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,790 or more. The middle half of cardiovascular technologists and technicians in Washington earn between $58,520 and $124,130.
- $49K10th
- $59K25th
- $93KMedian
- $124K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,550 | $7,712 | $44.50 |
| Median | $93,030 | $7,752 | $44.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,520 | $4,877 | $28.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $124,130 | $10,344 | $59.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians in Washington earn 8% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($100,450) and 20% more than the U.S. average ($76,940). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $74,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $92,550 | $93,030 | $48,670 | $136,790 | 1,390 |
| Washington, D.C. | $100,450 | $99,380 | $49,520 | $157,420 | 280 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $92,550, a single filer in Washington takes home about $69,041 a year, or $5,753 a month and $2,655 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $70,589 | $5,882 |
| Working in MD | $69,754 | $5,813 |
| Working in VA | $69,431 | $5,786 |
| Working in DC | $69,041 | $5,753 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for cardiovascular technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $92,550 buys what about $84,999 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$81,210
- Winchester, VA$78,130
- York, PA$67,930
- Richmond, VA$68,500
- Harrisburg, PA$63,170
- Lancaster, PA$66,310
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 Washington: questions
How much do cardiovascular technologists and technicians make an hour in Washington?
$44.49 an hour on average, and $44.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cardiovascular technologists and technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cardiovascular technologists and technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $69,041 a year ($5,753 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,550.
Do cardiovascular technologists and technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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