CA · Thousand Oaks · Updated October 15, 2026

Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Thousand Oaks, CA

Echocardiography Technologists in the Thousand Oaks area earn a median of $49.95 per hour, about $103,900 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.83 and $62.47. That ranks 5th of 181 U.S. metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay, and 11th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Thousand Oaks. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Thousand Oaks.

Echocardiography Technologist pay in Thousand Oaks, CA

The metro median is 61% above the California statewide median of $31.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 60 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.49).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.86$60,03011% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.83$62,0508% below U.S. median
Median$49.95$103,90054% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$62.47$129,94093% above U.S. median
Top 10%$76.63$159,390137% above U.S. median

How Thousand Oaks ranks

  • 5th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 11th of 170 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Thousand Oaks

  • Overall prices in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura run 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 71% above the U.S. average (index 171.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.95 median hour buys what $45.19 buys at the national price level, 40% 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$1,798
  • Per year: $89,910
  • Per month: $7,492

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Thousand Oaks

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$191
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,939
13-week assignment$25,207

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

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Thousand Oaks as they open.

PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Senior Cardiac Sonographer

Stanford Children's Health · Palo Alto, CA

$84.70–$96.04/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 101632488192
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Cardiac Sonographer Sr

Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA

$50.30–$78.50/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR200884
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Hospitals in Thousand Oaks

CMS lists 1 hospital in Thousand Oaks, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of echocardiography technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Echocardiography Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Simi Valley, CA9 mi$49.95/hr125,778
Camarillo, CA9 mi$49.95/hr69,881
Santa Monica, CA25 mi$30.63/hr90,729
Santa Clarita, CA26 mi$30.63/hr229,159
Los Angeles, CA29 mi$30.63/hr3,878,704
Burbank, CA31 mi$30.63/hr103,533

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 Thousand Oaks, CA?

Echocardiography Technologists in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area have a median pay of $49.95 per hour, about $103,900 a year. The middle half earn between $29.83 and $62.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Thousand Oaks a good place for echocardiography technologists once cost of living is counted?

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura ranks 11th of 170 metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 5th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Where do echocardiography technologists work in Thousand Oaks?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Thousand Oaks, led by Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks?

The federal per diem benchmark in Thousand Oaks is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 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

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3Open now: 10 Echo Tech roles

  1. Ultrasound Tech (Echo Tech) - Non-Invasive Cardio - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Variable Shift - Per DiemPer diem
    $60.83–$78.49/ hour
    Sharp HealthCare · La Mesa, CA · posted 3 days ago
  2. Senior Cardiac SonographerPermanent
    $84.70–$96.04/ hour
    Stanford Children's Health · Palo Alto, CA · posted 8 days ago

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