FL · Bradenton · Updated October 15, 2026

Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Bradenton, FL

Echocardiography Technologists in the Bradenton area earn a median of $38.96 per hour, about $81,040 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.70 and $44.73. That ranks 36th of 181 U.S. metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay, and 63rd of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Bradenton. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bradenton.

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Echocardiography Technologist pay in Bradenton, FL

The metro median is 27% above the Florida statewide median of $30.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 170 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.30).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.51$38,50043% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.70$40,98039% below U.S. median
Median$38.96$81,04020% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$44.73$93,04038% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.26$102,46052% above U.S. median

How Bradenton ranks

  • 36th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 63rd of 170 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 17 Florida 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.

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What your pay buys in Bradenton

  • Overall prices in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% above the U.S. average (index 128.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.96 median hour buys what $38.04 buys at the national price level, 18% 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 Bradenton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,403
  • Per year: $70,128
  • Per month: $5,844
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bradenton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$160
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,680
13-week assignment$21,840

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 Bradenton

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Bradenton, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of echocardiography technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Bradenton, FL
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, FL
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Blake Hospital
Bradenton, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Centerstone Of Florida
Bradenton, FL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo
Suncoast Behavioral Health Center
Bradenton, FL
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Sarasota, FL11 mi$38.96/hr57,764
St. Petersburg, FL19 mi$31.93/hr267,102
Pinellas Park, FL27 mi$31.93/hr53,503
Largo, FL31 mi$31.93/hr82,337
Tampa, FL34 mi$31.93/hr414,547
Clearwater, FL36 mi$31.93/hr116,811

Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Florida · Echocardiography Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

RDCS or CCI credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

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Common questions

How much do echocardiography technologists make in Bradenton, FL?

Echocardiography Technologists in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area have a median pay of $38.96 per hour, about $81,040 a year. The middle half earn between $19.70 and $44.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota ranks 63rd of 170 metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 36th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do echocardiography technologists work in Bradenton?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Bradenton, led by Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Bradenton as an echocardiography technologist?

RDCS or CCI credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida 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 Bradenton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bradenton is $160 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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  • 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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