EKG Technician Salary in the US

$35,850
per year
per month
$2,990
per month
per year
Bonus
$800/year
Bonus
$70/month

EKG Technician - Average Salary & Hourly Pay

The average salary for an EKG Technician is $35,850 per year ($2,990 per month), which is $17,640 (-33%) lower than the average salary in the US.
An EKG Technician can expect an average starting salary of $25,380. The highest salaries can exceed $58,400.
$25,380
Low
$35,850
Average salary
$58,400
High
$2,120
Low
$2,990
Average salary
$4,870
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0
$30,800
$61,600
Salary$25,380 - 58,400
Bonus$0 - 3,200
Total Pay$25,380 - 61,600
$0
$2,570
$5,140
Salary$2,120 - 4,870
Bonus$0 - 270
Total Pay$2,120 - 5,140

EKG Tech Salary Range

Low
$25,380
Average salary
$35,850
Experienced
$44,679
High
$58,400
Low
$2,120
Average salary
$2,990
Experienced
$3,720
High
$4,870
Among Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technicians in the US, EKG Techs at the start of their career tend to have the salaries, while Cardiac Monitor Technicians, Telemetry Technicians and EKG Techs certified in more than one specialty enjoy the highest salaries.

EKG Technician - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level EKG Technician with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting pay of $28,630 per year. A mid career EKG Tech with 4-9 years of experience earns an average pay of $34,550, while an experienced EKG Technician with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $42,670. EKG Technicians with more than 20 years of experience earn $48,590 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an EKG Technician

Late Career▲ +36%
Experienced▲ +19%
Average Salary$35,850/year
Mid Career▼ -4%
Entry Level▼ -20%

Gender Breakdown

Female
76%
Male
24%

EKG Technician - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all EKG Technician jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the EKG Technician

How much does an EKG Technician make in the US?
An EKG Technician in the US earns an average of $35,850 gross per year, which is about $2,990 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the EKG Technician updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an EKG Technician in the US?
The starting salary of an EKG Technician in the US is around $25,380 gross per year. EKG Techs at the start of their career usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an EKG Technician in the US?
The highest salary of an EKG Technician in the US can reach and exceed $58,400 gross per year. Cardiac Monitor Technicians, Telemetry Technicians and EKG Techs certified in more than one specialty usually have the highest salaries.
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