Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A cardiovascular technologist and technician earns a median of $74,310 a year ($35.73 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $76,940. About 62,960 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $74,310
- Gross pay
- $2,858.08
- Federal income tax
- −$289.16
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$177.20
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$41.44
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,350.27
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $74,310
- Federal
- $7,518
- FICA
- $5,685
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $61,107
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-2031). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cardiovascular technologist and technician make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $35.73; the average is $36.99.
What is the salary range for a cardiovascular technologist and technician?
The bottom 10% earn under $39,000 and the top 10% earn over $121,350 a year.
How much is $74,310 after taxes?
About $61,107 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $57,422 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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