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Echo Tech
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL
$39.93–$58.26/ hour
Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Elgin, IL
Pay for echocardiography technologists in the Elgin area centers on $37.83 per hour, or about $78,690 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.49 and the upper quarter over $46.42. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Elgin. That ranks 53rd of 181 U.S. metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay, and 74th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Elgin and what they pay.
- $37.83median pay per hour, Chicago
- $22–$46typical range per hour
- 1,080employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 7% above the Illinois statewide median of $35.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,080 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.61).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.92 | $43,510 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.49 | $46,780 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.83 | $78,690 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.42 | $96,550 | 44% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.45 | $104,940 | 56% above U.S. median |
How Elgin ranks
- 53rd of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 74th of 170 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 4 Illinois 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 Elgin
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.83 median hour buys what $36.52 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Elgin paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,362
- Per year: $68,094
- Per month: $5,674
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Elgin
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $195 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,009 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,117 |
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 Elgin
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Elgin, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of echocardiography technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin Elgin, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Elgin Mental Health Center Elgin, IL | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 9 mi | $37.83/hr | 50,920 |
| Schaumburg, IL | 12 mi | $37.83/hr | 77,099 |
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 Elgin, IL?
Echocardiography Technologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $37.83 per hour, about $78,690 a year. The middle half earn between $22.49 and $46.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Elgin a good place for echocardiography technologists once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 74th of 170 metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 53rd of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring echocardiography technologists in Elgin?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Elgin.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Elgin 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 Elgin?
The federal per diem benchmark in Elgin is $195 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,009 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
- 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
- *Echo TechPermanent$46.69–$46.69/ hour
- Echo TechPermanent$39.93–$58.26/ hour
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