NY · Syracuse · Updated October 15, 2026

Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Syracuse, NY

Pay for echocardiography technologists in the Syracuse area centers on $45.10 per hour, or about $93,810 a year. The lower quarter earns under $28.81 and the upper quarter over $51.33. That ranks 11th of 181 U.S. metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay, and 7th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Syracuse. The free report below lists employers near Syracuse and what they pay.

Echocardiography Technologist pay in Syracuse, NY

The metro median is 9% above the New York statewide median of $41.37 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 110 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Syracuse metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.37$48,61028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.81$59,92011% below U.S. median
Median$45.10$93,81039% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.33$106,77059% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.33$106,77059% above U.S. median

How Syracuse ranks

  • 11th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 7th of 170 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 6 New York 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 Syracuse

  • Overall prices in Syracuse run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 80.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $45.10 median hour buys what $47.11 buys at the national price level, 46% 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$1,624
  • Per year: $81,180
  • Per month: $6,765

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

Travel assignment per diem in Syracuse

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$122
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,414
13-week assignment$18,382

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).

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Hospitals in Syracuse

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Syracuse Va Medical Center
Syracuse, NY
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center
Syracuse, NY
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center
Syracuse, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Hutchings Psychiatric Ctr
Syracuse, NY
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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
Utica, NY46 mi$41.37/hr63,660
Rochester, NY75 mi$36.31/hr207,282
Schenectady, NY113 mi$32.20/hr69,495
Scranton, PA116 mi$33.95/hr75,905
Albany, NY122 mi$32.20/hr101,317
Troy, NY127 mi$32.20/hr51,065

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License and tax basics in New York

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

New York 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 Syracuse, NY?

Echocardiography Technologists in the Syracuse metro area have a median pay of $45.10 per hour, about $93,810 a year. The middle half earn between $28.81 and $51.33 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Syracuse ranks 7th of 170 metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 11th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do echocardiography technologists work in Syracuse?

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

Do I need a New York license to work in Syracuse as an echocardiography technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Syracuse is $122 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 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

  • Glens Falls HospitalQueensbury, NY · 2 postings$46.34/ hr$37–$56
  • 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$37Median$46.34High$72

3 Echo Tech postings with published pay in New York, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Echo Tech roles

  1. Echo Tech / Sonographer  - Adult and Pediatric - Full Time - MorningsPermanent
    $59.85–$71.51/ hour
    NewYork-Presbyterian · New York · posted 8 days ago
  2. Cardiac Sonographer - Adirondack Cardiology (Echocardiology)Permanent
    $37.07–$55.61/ hour
    Glens Falls Hospital · Queensbury, NY · posted 20 days ago

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