Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians pay in California
In California, the median pay for cardiovascular technologists and technicians is $37.58 an hour ($78,170 a year). About 5,570 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($74,310). California ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cardiovascular technologists and technicians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.31 | $54,720 |
| 25% of workers | $31.77 | $66,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.58 | $78,170 |
| 75% of workers | $59.71 | $124,200 |
| 90% of workers | $75.71 | $157,470 |
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $128,530 | 50 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $106,340 | 70 |
| Modesto | $105,400 | 80 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $103,060 | 500 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $97,590 | 220 |
| Vallejo | $95,490 | 50 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $92,110 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $88,290 | 330 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $82,900 | 40 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $74,830 | 470 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $66,090 | 2,600 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $64,120 | 480 |
| Fresno | $64,090 | 140 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $60,800 | 0 |
| Visalia | $51,980 | 30 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cardiovascular technologists and technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 3,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $60,390 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $121,260 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $104,820 |
| Surgical Technologists | $81,310 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $128,530 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $124,000 |
| Radiation Therapists | $166,450 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $162,380 |
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