PermanentPosted 12 days ago
Cardiac Sonographer - Ballantyne Sanger Heart & Vascular
Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
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Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Charlotte, NC
The median echocardiography technologist pay in the Charlotte area is $28.78 per hour ($59,860 a year), with the typical range running from $18.28 to $39.68. That ranks 123rd of 181 U.S. metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay, and 117th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Charlotte. The free report below lists employers near Charlotte and what they pay.
- $28.78median pay per hour, Charlotte
- $18–$40typical range per hour
- 390employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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3 more open roles from employers in Charlotte. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 12 days ago
Cardiac Sonographer - Levine Children's Pediatrics
Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
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PermanentPosted 12 days ago
Cardiac Sonographer III Float II - Sanger Heart & Vascular
Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
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Echocardiography Technologist pay in Charlotte, NC
The metro median is 3% above the North Carolina statewide median of $27.91 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 390 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.28 | $38,020 | 43% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.28 | $38,020 | 43% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.78 | $59,860 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.68 | $82,530 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.35 | $102,650 | 53% above U.S. median |
How Charlotte ranks
- 123rd of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 117th of 170 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 7 North Carolina 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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- Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.78 median hour buys what $29.56 buys at the national price level, 9% below 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 Charlotte paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,036
- Per year: $51,804
- Per month: $4,317
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Charlotte
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,477 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,201 |
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 North Carolina
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Charlotte as they open.
Per diemPosted 2 days ago
Cardiac Sonographer PRN - Pineville Sanger Heart & Vascular
Advocate Health · North Carolina
$45.50–$45.50/ hour
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Echocardiographer
Sentara Healthcare · Elizabeth City, NC
$42.23–$62.80/ hour
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Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiograph)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Bragg, NC
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Hospitals in Charlotte
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Charlotte, 3 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of echocardiography technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Atrium Health University City Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntersville, NC | 14 mi | $28.78/hr | 67,087 |
| Concord, NC | 17 mi | $28.78/hr | 112,395 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 70 mi | $24.56/hr | 255,769 |
| High Point, NC | 72 mi | $36.63/hr | 118,601 |
| Columbia, SC | 81 mi | $22.73/hr | 144,788 |
| Greensboro, NC | 83 mi | $36.63/hr | 307,381 |
Echocardiography Technologist jobs in North Carolina · Echocardiography Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in North Carolina
RDCS or CCI credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
North Carolina 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 Charlotte, NC?
Echocardiography Technologists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $28.78 per hour, about $59,860 a year. The middle half earn between $18.28 and $39.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Charlotte a good place for echocardiography technologists once cost of living is counted?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 117th of 170 metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 123rd of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Where do echocardiography technologists work in Charlotte?
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Charlotte, led by Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Charlotte as an echocardiography technologist?
RDCS or CCI credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina 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 Charlotte?
The federal per diem benchmark in Charlotte is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 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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2What they are offering now
Low$28Median$45.50High$63
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3Open now: 3 Echo Tech roles
- Cardiac Sonographer PRN - Pineville Sanger Heart & VascularPer diem$45.50–$45.50/ hour
- EchocardiographerPermanent$42.23–$62.80/ hour
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