Per diemPosted 29 days ago
Cardiac Sonographer-VCMG
Valley Children's Healthcare · Bakersfield, CA
$52.72–$76.45/ hour
Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Bakersfield, CA
The median echocardiography technologist pay in the Bakersfield area is $50.45 per hour ($104,930 a year), with the typical range running from $35.74 to $57.06. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Bakersfield. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Bakersfield. The free report below lists employers near Bakersfield and what they pay.
- $50.45median pay per hour, Bakersfield
- $36–$57typical range per hour
- 90employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 62% above the California statewide median of $31.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 90 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.09 | $56,350 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.74 | $74,340 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Median | $50.45 | $104,930 | 56% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $57.06 | $118,680 | 76% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.31 | $127,520 | 90% above U.S. median |
How Bakersfield ranks
- 4th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 3rd of 170 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Bakersfield
- Overall prices in Bakersfield-Delano run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.45 median hour buys what $50.01 buys at the national price level, 55% 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.
Estimate your Bakersfield paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,816
- Per year: $90,810
- Per month: $7,568
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bakersfield-Delano metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bakersfield
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $132 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,442 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,746 |
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).
Hospitals in Bakersfield
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Bakersfield, 0 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of echocardiography technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Bakersfield, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Bakersfield, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventist Health Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Kern Medical Center Bakersfield, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Good Samaritan Hospital, Lp Bakersfield, CA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc Bakersfield, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delano, CA | 31 mi | $50.45/hr | 53,198 |
| Porterville, CA | 49 mi | $31.12/hr | 63,517 |
| Tulare, CA | 61 mi | $31.12/hr | 72,601 |
| Lancaster, CA | 67 mi | $30.63/hr | 167,426 |
| Visalia, CA | 69 mi | $31.12/hr | 146,271 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 72 mi | $30.63/hr | 229,159 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do echocardiography technologists make in Bakersfield, CA?
Echocardiography Technologists in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area have a median pay of $50.45 per hour, about $104,930 a year. The middle half earn between $35.74 and $57.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bakersfield a good place for echocardiography technologists once cost of living is counted?
Bakersfield-Delano ranks 3rd of 170 metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 4th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring echocardiography technologists in Bakersfield?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Bakersfield. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bakersfield.
Do I need a California license to work in Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bakersfield is $132 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 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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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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