IL · Bloomington · Updated October 15, 2026

Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Bloomington, IL

The median echocardiography technologist pay in Illinois is $35.39 per hour ($73,600 a year), with the typical range running from $22.23 to $46.16. That is 9% above the U.S. median of $32.34 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bloomington. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bloomington.

Echocardiography Technologist pay in Bloomington, IL

Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,390 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in Illinois.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.82$39,15042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.23$46,24031% below U.S. median
Median$35.39$73,6009% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.16$96,01043% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.10$104,21055% above U.S. median

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 Bloomington

  • Overall prices in Bloomington run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.7).

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$1,274
  • Per year: $63,702
  • Per month: $5,308

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Illinois. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bloomington

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Illinois

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

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

*Echo Tech

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Kankakee, IL

$46.69–$46.69/ hour
  • CONTRACTOR
  • Req 284441
New this week
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Echo Tech

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL

$39.93–$58.26/ hour
  • PART_TIME
  • Req 279325
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Hospitals in Bloomington

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bloomington, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of echocardiography technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Joseph Medical Center
Bloomington, IL
Acute careNonprofit2 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
Normal, IL3 mi$35.39/hr53,304
Peoria, IL39 mi$35.39/hr111,696
Decatur, IL43 mi$35.39/hr68,763
Champaign, IL44 mi$36.61/hr91,961
Springfield, IL59 mi$23.53/hr112,949
Joliet, IL84 mi$37.83/hr151,837

Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Illinois · Echocardiography Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Illinois

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

Illinois 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 Bloomington, IL?

Echocardiography Technologists in Illinois have a median pay of $35.39 per hour, about $73,600 a year. The middle half earn between $22.23 and $46.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do echocardiography technologists work in Bloomington?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bloomington, led by St Joseph Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Bloomington as an echocardiography technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Bloomington is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place echocardiography technologists in Bloomington?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationKankakee, IL · 2 postings$47.89/ hr$40–$58
  • 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

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2What they are offering now

Low$36Median$51.17High$66

92 Echo Tech postings with published pay in the US, 77 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Echo Tech roles

  1. *Echo TechPermanent
    $46.69–$46.69/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Kankakee, IL · posted 2 days ago
  2. Echo TechPermanent
    $39.93–$58.26/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL · posted 30+ days ago

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