Getting an EKG tech certification is a wonderful first step into the world of medical careers.
You can expect to find work in hospitals, medical offices, and emergency rooms.
Working as an EKG tech can be rewarding and with better pay than most non-certificate medical jobs out there.
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EKG Technician Salary
The following section highlights average pay for this occupation across the U.S., with a breakdown by state.
Actual earnings can vary depending on factors such as experience and regional demand.
U.S. Average Salary: $72,890
$37.9K
$41.7K
$72.9K
$80.2K
$88.2K
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Salary Information by State
| State | Employed | Avg. Annual | Avg. Hourly | Top 10% | Bottom 10% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,100 | $52,580 | $25.28 | $82,280 | $30,100 |
| Alaska | 80 | $95,020 | $45.68 | $133,520 | $50,550 |
| Arizona | 1,700 | $68,860 | $33.10 | $101,870 | $40,850 |
| Arkansas | 420 | $71,170 | $34.22 | $104,070 | $38,780 |
| California | 6,110 | $86,510 | $41.59 | $138,240 | $55,440 |
| Connecticut | 530 | $83,480 | $40.13 | $121,690 | $36,870 |
| Delaware | 340 | $72,710 | $34.96 | $106,720 | $36,340 |
| D.C. | 140 | $91,980 | $44.22 | $128,830 | $45,850 |
| Florida | 5,840 | $64,930 | $31.22 | $100,290 | $36,200 |
| Georgia | 3,030 | $73,920 | $35.54 | $108,190 | $38,380 |
| Hawaii | 110 | $91,070 | $43.78 | $127,610 | $48,790 |
| Idaho | 160 | $100,830 | $48.47 | $170,030 | $45,910 |
| Illinois | 1,390 | $71,370 | $34.31 | $104,210 | $39,140 |
| Indiana | 1,360 | $67,140 | $32.28 | $100,480 | $37,120 |
| Iowa | 440 | $68,370 | $32.87 | $98,140 | $38,570 |
| Kansas | 470 | $68,340 | $32.86 | $101,940 | $36,440 |
| Kentucky | 910 | $61,010 | $29.33 | $89,110 | $33,390 |
| Louisiana | 830 | $54,940 | $26.41 | $85,070 | $28,790 |
| Maine | 250 | $75,100 | $36.11 | $105,280 | $45,620 |
| Maryland | 1,000 | $77,000 | $37.02 | $105,320 | $40,850 |
| Massachusetts | 1,070 | $110,950 | $53.34 | $201,020 | $45,640 |
| Michigan | 1,950 | $70,170 | $33.74 | $92,440 | $39,240 |
| Minnesota | 910 | $70,910 | $34.09 | $102,650 | $47,200 |
| Mississippi | 540 | $51,620 | $24.82 | $79,200 | $29,590 |
| Missouri | 870 | $76,110 | $36.59 | $100,420 | $38,910 |
| Montana | 160 | $72,600 | $34.90 | $104,080 | $36,680 |
| Nebraska | 300 | $62,240 | $29.92 | $93,690 | $38,870 |
| Nevada | 290 | $66,850 | $32.14 | $111,810 | $39,500 |
| New Hampshire | 190 | $81,800 | $39.33 | $105,040 | $48,380 |
| New Jersey | 2,690 | $79,950 | $38.44 | $110,130 | $46,080 |
| New Mexico | 260 | $53,900 | $25.92 | $95,780 | $34,600 |
| New York | 3,200 | $84,180 | $40.47 | $125,980 | $48,660 |
| North Carolina | 1,580 | $63,690 | $30.62 | $102,050 | $36,650 |
| North Dakota | 90 | $69,690 | $33.50 | $100,750 | $41,090 |
| Ohio | 2,280 | $70,480 | $33.89 | $95,750 | $38,110 |
| Oklahoma | 760 | $58,450 | $28.10 | $86,790 | $32,980 |
| Oregon | 620 | $87,850 | $42.23 | $133,010 | $47,490 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,340 | $70,820 | $34.05 | $105,660 | $38,820 |
| Rhode Island | 200 | $93,520 | $44.96 | $126,390 | $61,970 |
| South Carolina | 830 | $62,690 | $30.14 | $94,470 | $33,870 |
| South Dakota | 210 | $70,020 | $33.66 | $102,700 | $39,100 |
| Tennessee | 1,200 | $64,270 | $30.90 | $100,010 | $36,480 |
| Texas | 5,130 | $59,000 | $28.37 | $98,350 | $35,380 |
| Utah | 750 | $94,430 | $45.40 | $134,260 | $40,790 |
| Vermont | 60 | $83,130 | $39.97 | $129,440 | $46,470 |
| Virginia | 2,110 | $82,180 | $39.51 | $130,450 | $40,650 |
| Washington | 1,160 | $87,690 | $42.16 | $129,300 | $49,260 |
| West Virginia | 470 | $46,930 | $22.56 | $78,180 | $32,470 |
| Wisconsin | 970 | $76,250 | $36.66 | $108,580 | $46,280 |
| Wyoming | 60 | $76,410 | $36.74 | $101,880 | $47,470 |
| Puerto Rico | 560 | $28,200 | $13.56 | $41,110 | $19,760 |
* Employment opportunities may differ based on your location.
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