Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $50,100 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.09
10th percentile $37,890
90th percentile $98,660
Employed locally 1,230
National median $67,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,890
    25th
    $44,250
    50th (median)
    $50,100
    75th
    $78,020
    90th
    $98,660

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,610
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $56,060
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,340
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $47,430
    Amarillo, TX $46,690
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,740

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in Houston, TX is $24.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 25.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,890 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,250.