Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Ultrasound Tech (Echo Tech) - Non-Invasive Cardio - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Variable Shift - Per Diem
Sharp HealthCare · La Mesa, CA
$60.83–$78.49/ hour
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Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Apple Valley, CA
The median echocardiography technologist pay in the Apple Valley area is $37.40 per hour ($77,790 a year), with the typical range running from $27.51 to $55.56. That ranks 64th of 181 U.S. metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay, and 83rd of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Apple Valley. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Apple Valley.
- $37.40median pay per hour, Riverside
- $28–$56typical range per hour
- 420employed in the metro area
- 106cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Echocardiography Technologist pay in Apple Valley, CA
The metro median is 20% above the California statewide median of $31.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 420 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.62).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.60 | $49,090 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.51 | $57,220 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.40 | $77,790 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $55.56 | $115,560 | 72% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.78 | $130,580 | 94% above U.S. median |
How Apple Valley ranks
- 64th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 83rd of 170 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th of 14 California metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for echocardiography technologist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (SOC 29-2031), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Apple Valley
- Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.40 median hour buys what $35.14 buys at the national price level, 9% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,346
- Per year: $67,320
- Per month: $5,610
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Apple Valley
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $124 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,470 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,110 |
Travel echocardiography technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Echocardiography Technologist roles in California
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Senior Cardiac Sonographer
Stanford Children's Health · Palo Alto, CA
$84.70–$96.04/ hour
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Per diemPosted 29 days ago
Fetal Cardiac Sonographer - Merced Clinic
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$60.62–$87.90/ hour
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Cardiac Sonographer-Pelandale Specialty Center
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$52.72–$76.45/ hour
Per diemPosted 29 days ago
Cardiac Sonographer-VCMG
Valley Children's Healthcare · Bakersfield, CA
$52.72–$76.45/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Cardiac Sonographer Sr
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$50.30–$78.50/ hour
Hospitals in Apple Valley
CMS lists 1 hospital in Apple Valley, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of echocardiography technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Mary Medical Center Apple Valley, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Echocardiography Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victorville, CA | 8 mi | $37.40/hr | 140,721 |
| Hesperia, CA | 11 mi | $37.40/hr | 101,836 |
Echocardiography Technologist jobs in California · Echocardiography Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
RDCS or CCI credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Apple Valley
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Common questions
How much do echocardiography technologists make in Apple Valley, CA?
Echocardiography Technologists in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $37.40 per hour, about $77,790 a year. The middle half earn between $27.51 and $55.56 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Apple Valley a good place for echocardiography technologists once cost of living is counted?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 83rd of 170 metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 64th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.
Where do echocardiography technologists work in Apple Valley?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Apple Valley, led by Providence St Mary Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Apple Valley as an echocardiography technologist?
RDCS or CCI credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Apple Valley?
The federal per diem benchmark in Apple Valley is $124 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,470 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Valley Children's HealthcareMadera, CA · 6 postings$64.50/ hr$50–$88
- MultiCareYakima, WA · 6 postings$56.91/ hr$41–$81
- Fairview Health ServicesEdina, MN · 5 postings$55.98/ hr$46–$66
- Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 7 postings$52.52/ hr$42–$74
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2What they are offering now
Low$50Median$64.59High$87
10 Echo Tech postings with published pay in California, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 10 Echo Tech roles
- Ultrasound Tech (Echo Tech) - Non-Invasive Cardio - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Variable Shift - Per DiemPer diem$60.83–$78.49/ hour
- Senior Cardiac SonographerPermanent$84.70–$96.04/ hour
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