Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $50,540 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.30
10th percentile $38,570
90th percentile $86,740
Employed locally 150
National median $67,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,570
    25th
    $38,830
    50th (median)
    $50,540
    75th
    $80,380
    90th
    $86,740

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $224,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $124,300
    Anchorage, AK $118,510
    Alaska $118,510
    Urban Honolulu, HI $107,910
    Hawaii $107,910

    Nearby metros — Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,940
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $94,800
    District of Columbia $86,010
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $85,540
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $80,780
    Cedar Rapids, IA $79,590

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $24.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.74 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 24.9% below the national median of $67,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,570 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,830.