The median Echocardiographer salary is $73.43 per hour, or $152,734 per year, based on 1,194 job postings across 63 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$73.43
Median hourly
$152,734
Annual salary
$50-$82
Pay range
63
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Echocardiographer earns $73.43/hr, with most posted roles landing between $70.65 and $76.80/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -0.2% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Waimea, HAWAII is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Westminster, CO sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-0.2%
Current median: $71.83/hr
Prior period: $72.00/hr
Job openings
+42%
247 recent postings
Previous period: 174 postings
Daily pay signal
$64.23/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Echocardiographer postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $72.00/hr to $71.83/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$49.50
$102,960/yr
Median
$73.43
$152,734/yr
Top earners
$82.11
$170,789/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $71.80/hr | 237 |
Mar 2026 | $72.05/hr | 184 |
Feb 2026 | $73.90/hr | 153 |
Jan 2026 | $72.78/hr | 202 |
Dec 2025 | $73.50/hr | 196 |
Nov 2025 | $75.17/hr | 222 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$72.08
—
5 postings · 5 companies
$77.28
$77-$79
20 postings · 9 companies
$81.67
$73-$84
11 postings · 10 companies
$75.25
$75-$77
88 postings · 35 companies
$75.97
$73-$78
111 postings · 47 companies
$72.65
$70-$75
5 postings · 5 companies
$75.05
$74-$78
Estimated from national data
~$74.26
—
Estimated from national data
~$76.36
—
10 postings · 5 companies
$40.00
$39-$51
10 postings · 8 companies
$76.44
$74-$78
75 postings · 34 companies
$83.10
$74-$87
24 postings · 17 companies
$70.79
$70-$73
71 postings · 28 companies
$72.00
$71-$74
16 postings · 11 companies
$73.74
$74-$76
Estimated from national data
~$63.90
—
6 postings · 2 companies
$69.88
$70-$70
19 postings · 11 companies
$75.00
$74-$78
5 postings · 3 companies
$75.78
$75-$78
18 postings · 10 companies
$72.26
$71-$76
9 postings · 6 companies
$45.50
$44-$70
79 postings · 29 companies
$74.13
$72-$77
Estimated from national data
~$62.22
—
24 postings · 12 companies
$72.50
$71-$76
Estimated from national data
~$65.03
—
Estimated from national data
~$66.62
—
Estimated from national data
~$63.05
—
7 postings · 6 companies
$78.65
$76-$80
Estimated from national data
~$80.00
—
45 postings · 18 companies
$72.93
$71-$74
12 postings · 7 companies
$42.75
$38-$49
17 postings · 14 companies
$75.18
$74-$77
44 postings · 27 companies
$71.25
$65-$75
13 postings · 13 companies
$77.83
$75-$81
36 postings · 13 companies
$80.47
$79-$82
15 postings · 9 companies
$74.58
$71-$81
15 postings · 4 companies
$72.90
$71-$76
22 postings · 16 companies
$71.98
$63-$75
12 postings · 10 companies
$74.33
$63-$81
6 postings · 4 companies
$74.88
$73-$77
5 postings · 2 companies
$70.93
$71-$71
9 postings · 7 companies
$79.05
$78-$81
Estimated from national data
~$81.12
—
106 postings · 26 companies
$72.33
$71-$75
Estimated from national data
~$77.90
—
Estimated from national data
~$80.80
—
34 postings · 18 companies
$76.58
$71-$80
38 postings · 24 companies
$72.77
$68-$74
14 postings · 6 companies
$72.77
$70-$73
56 postings · 23 companies
$72.49
$71-$75
Estimated from national data
~$71.59
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Echocardiographer salaries.
Waimea
Hawaii · 47 postings
$85.35/hr
Aurora
Colorado · 25 postings
$83.33/hr
Phoenix
Arizona · 15 postings
$81.45/hr
Fargo
North Dakota · 13 postings
$80.47/hr
Los Angeles
California · 11 postings
$78.45/hr
Westminster
Co · 11 postings
$46.50/hr
Denver
Colorado · 10 postings
$71.22/hr
Brownwood
Texas · 15 postings
$71.35/hr
Nampa
Idaho · 12 postings
$71.91/hr
Decatur
Illinois · 36 postings
$72.18/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Echocardiographer positions.
Cuready Healthcare Staffing
6 postings
$85.47/hr
Prolink Allied
9 postings
$80.00/hr
Hcs 247 Travel
13 postings
$76.85/hr
Kpg Allied
5 postings
$76.75/hr
Adex Healthcare Staffing Llc
29 postings
$76.65/hr
Upmc
9 postings
$39.00/hr
Lee Health
5 postings
$40.00/hr
Virtua Health
5 postings
$46.00/hr
Commonspirit Health
26 postings
$46.50/hr
Fairview Health Services
5 postings
$54.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Echo Technologist | 527 | $74.15/hr |
| Echo Technician | 108 | $74.05/hr |
| Cardiac Echo Technologist | 104 | $73.78/hr |
| Echo-vascular Technician | 95 | $72.43/hr |
| Echocardiographer | 49 | $47.50/hr |
| General, Vascular & Echo Ultrasound Technologist | 39 | $85.35/hr |
| Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer | 39 | $73.13/hr |
| Pediatric Cardiac Echo Technologist | 34 | $72.46/hr |
| Echo Tech Registered | 19 | $46.50/hr |
| Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer | 17 | $73.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Echocardiographer salaries.
FAQ
The median Echocardiographer salary is $73.43 per hour, or $152,734 annually. Pay ranges from $49.50/hr (10th percentile) to $82.11/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 1,194 job postings, the highest paying states for Echocardiographers include Hawaii, Arizona, North Dakota. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 1,194 Echocardiographer job postings across 63 states, from 169 different healthcare employers.
Echocardiographer pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Echocardiographer pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 0.2%.
Echocardiographer pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $3.37 to $8.68 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Waimea offer $85.35/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $46.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Echocardiographers typically earn around $49.50 to $70.65 per hour ($102,960 to $146,952 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $73.43/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 1,194 active postings with listed compensation for Echocardiographer. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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