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Cardiovascular technologist salary in California

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$78,170median pay per year in California, or $37.58 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $54,720lowest 10% earn less
  2. $66,09025th percentile
  3. $78,170median
  4. $124,20075th percentile
  5. $157,470top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $74,310[3]

The median pay for cardiovascular technologists in California was $78,170 a year in May 2025[1]. That is above the US median of $74,310[3].

Jobs in CA
5,570[4]
Rank by median pay
24 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+5.2%[6]

How much do cardiovascular technologists make in California?

Half of the cardiovascular technologists in California earned more than $78,170 a year, and half earned less[1]. That is $37.58 an hour[1]. The average was higher, at $93,480 a year[7]. The US median was $74,310, so California ran $3,860 (5.2%) above it[6]. The median for all jobs in California was $58,240, and cardiovascular technologists earned $19,930 more than that[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% of cardiovascular technologists in California earned less than $54,720, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $157,470[2]. The middle half fell between $66,090 and $124,200[2].

Pay differs by area. Of the 14 metro areas with a published median, Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura had the highest at $128,530[10]. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont showed $103,060, and Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim showed $66,090[11]. These figures cover wage and salary jobs only. The self-employed are not counted, and bonuses and benefits costs are left out[12].

California vs US pay

Pay for cardiovascular technologists in California next to the national figures[1][3].

CAUS
Median per year$78,170[1]$74,310[3]
Median per hour$37.58[1]$35.73[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$54,720[2]$39,000[13]
Top 10% earn more than$157,470[2]$121,350[13]
Jobs5,570[4]62,960[3]

Pay by metro area in California

Metro areas in California with the most jobs for cardiovascular technologists, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA[11]$66,0902,600
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$103,060500
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$64,120480
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$74,830470
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$88,290330
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$97,590220
Fresno, CA$64,090140
Modesto, CA$105,40080

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for cardiovascular technologists in the states that border California, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Oregon[14]$99,240550
Arizona$74,9001,450
Nevada$71,240380

Median pay for cardiovascular technologists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for cardiovascular technologists are projected to grow 3.7% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cardiovascular technologist make in California?
The median was $78,170 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $93,480[7].
How much does a cardiovascular technologist make an hour in California?
The median was $37.58 an hour and the average was $44.94 an hour[1][7].
Which city in California pays cardiovascular technologists the highest?
Of the 14 metro areas with a published median, Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura had the highest, at $128,530 a year[10].
Is California a good state for cardiovascular technologists?
California had the 24th highest median among the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was $3,860 (5.2%) higher than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a cardiovascular technologist in California?
Across the US, the typical entry education is an associate's degree, with no related work experience needed[16]. This is a national figure, not specific to California.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in California was $78,170 per year and $37.58 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in California: 10th percentile $54,720, 25th percentile $66,090, 75th percentile $124,200, 90th percentile $157,470. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in the US as a whole was $74,310 per year and $35.73 per hour, with about 62,960 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 5,570 people worked as Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in California (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: California had the 24th highest median annual wage for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in California ($78,170) was $3,860 (5.2%) higher than the US median ($74,310). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in California was $93,480 per year and $44.94 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in California was $58,240. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in California was $19,930 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($58,240). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 14 metro areas in or partly in California with a published median for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA had the highest median annual wage, $128,530. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in the US: 10th percentile $39,000, 25th percentile $47,890, 75th percentile $98,110, 90th percentile $121,350. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in states that border California (highest first): Oregon $99,240; Arizona $74,900; Nevada $71,240. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians is projected to grow 3.7% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 3,400 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections

State figures cover only California. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.