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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Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Madera, CA
Pay for echocardiography technologists in the Madera area centers on $29.64 per hour, or about $61,650 a year. The lower quarter earns under $24.97 and the upper quarter over $47.82. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Madera. That ranks 115th of 181 U.S. metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay, and 121st of 170 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Madera and what they pay.
- $29.64median pay per hour, Fresno
- $25–$48typical range per hour
- 130employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
Open Echocardiography Technologist roles in Madera
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Cardiac Sonographer-Pelandale Specialty Center
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$52.72–$76.45/ hour
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Cardiac Sonographer Sr
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$50.30–$78.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Cardiac Sonographer - Echocardiology
Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA
$50.30–$78.50/ hour
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The metro median is 5% below the California statewide median of $31.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 130 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Fresno metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.68).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.35 | $50,650 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.97 | $51,940 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.64 | $61,650 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.82 | $99,470 | 48% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.12 | $122,970 | 83% above U.S. median |
How Madera ranks
- 115th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 121st of 170 after adjusting for local prices
- 14th 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 Madera
- Overall prices in Fresno run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.64 median hour buys what $29.01 buys at the national price level, 10% below 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 Madera paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,067
- Per year: $53,352
- Per month: $4,446
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fresno metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Madera
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
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 Madera
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Madera. Hospitals are a major employer of echocardiography technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madera Community Hospital Madera, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Valley Children's Hospital Madera, CA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| River Vista Behavioral Health Madera, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 21 mi | $29.64/hr | 550,105 |
| Clovis, CA | 24 mi | $29.64/hr | 127,993 |
| Merced, CA | 32 mi | $31.12/hr | 96,073 |
| Hanford, CA | 50 mi | $31.12/hr | 60,594 |
| Turlock, CA | 57 mi | $41.08/hr | 72,888 |
| Visalia, CA | 61 mi | $31.12/hr | 146,271 |
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 Madera, CA?
Echocardiography Technologists in the Fresno metro area have a median pay of $29.64 per hour, about $61,650 a year. The middle half earn between $24.97 and $47.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Madera a good place for echocardiography technologists once cost of living is counted?
Fresno ranks 121st of 170 metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 115th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring echocardiography technologists in Madera?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Madera. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Madera.
Do I need a California license to work in Madera 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 Madera?
The federal per diem benchmark in Madera is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 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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