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Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Mountain View, CA
The median echocardiography technologist pay in the Mountain View area is $59.76 per hour ($124,300 a year), with the typical range running from $39.03 to $90.45. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Mountain View and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Mountain View. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Mountain View.
- $59.76median pay per hour, San Jose
- $39–$90typical range per hour
- 210employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 92% above the California statewide median of $31.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 210 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.47).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.60 | $65,730 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.03 | $81,180 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Median | $59.76 | $124,300 | 85% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $90.45 | $188,140 | 180% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $107.92 | $224,470 | 234% above U.S. median |
How Mountain View ranks
- 1st of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 1st of 170 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Mountain View
- Overall prices in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara run 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 112% above the U.S. average (index 211.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $59.76 median hour buys what $54.12 buys at the national price level, 67% 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 Mountain View paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,151
- Per year: $107,568
- Per month: $8,964
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Mountain View
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $192 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,988 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,844 |
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 Mountain View
CMS lists 1 hospital in Mountain View, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of echocardiography technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Health Mountain View, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale, CA | 3 mi | $59.76/hr | 156,792 |
| Palo Alto, CA | 4 mi | $59.76/hr | 67,658 |
| Fremont, CA | 10 mi | $44.07/hr | 228,192 |
| Redwood City, CA | 11 mi | $44.07/hr | 82,982 |
| Union City, CA | 14 mi | $44.07/hr | 66,196 |
| Hayward, CA | 16 mi | $44.07/hr | 158,440 |
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 Mountain View, CA?
Echocardiography Technologists in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area have a median pay of $59.76 per hour, about $124,300 a year. The middle half earn between $39.03 and $90.45 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Mountain View a good place for echocardiography technologists once cost of living is counted?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ranks 1st of 170 metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 1st of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring echocardiography technologists in Mountain View?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Mountain View.
Do I need a California license to work in Mountain View 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 Mountain View?
The federal per diem benchmark in Mountain View is $192 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,988 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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