NC · Fayetteville · Updated October 15, 2026

Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Fayetteville, NC

The median echocardiography technologist pay in the Fayetteville area is $17.39 per hour ($36,160 a year), with the typical range running from $15.83 to $17.39. That ranks 177th of 181 U.S. metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay, and 170th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Fayetteville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Fayetteville.

Echocardiography Technologist pay in Fayetteville, NC

The metro median is 38% below the North Carolina statewide median of $27.91 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 100 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Fayetteville metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.82).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.83$32,93051% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$15.83$32,93051% below U.S. median
Median$17.39$36,16046% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$17.39$36,17046% below U.S. median
Top 10%$28.88$60,07011% below U.S. median

How Fayetteville ranks

  • 177th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 170th of 170 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th 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.

What your pay buys in Fayetteville

  • Overall prices in Fayetteville run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 73.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.39 median hour buys what $18.91 buys at the national price level, 42% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$626
  • Per year: $31,302
  • Per month: $2,608

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

Travel assignment per diem in Fayetteville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$124
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,344
13-week assignment$17,472

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 Fayetteville as they open.

PermanentPosted 20 days ago

Echocardiographer

Sentara Healthcare · Elizabeth City, NC

$42.23–$62.80/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR-98325
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Hospitals in Fayetteville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Fayetteville, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of echocardiography technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Fayetteville Nc Va Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5No
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
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
Apex, NC45 mi$27.91/hr75,977
Cary, NC49 mi$27.91/hr182,659
Raleigh, NC55 mi$27.91/hr499,825
Chapel Hill, NC59 mi$27.91/hr64,028
Durham, NC62 mi$27.91/hr301,870
Wake Forest, NC66 mi$27.91/hr56,764

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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 Fayetteville, NC?

Echocardiography Technologists in the Fayetteville metro area have a median pay of $17.39 per hour, about $36,160 a year. The middle half earn between $15.83 and $17.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Fayetteville ranks 170th of 170 metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 177th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do echocardiography technologists work in Fayetteville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Fayetteville, led by Fayetteville Nc Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Fayetteville is $124 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,344 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

3 Echo Tech postings with published pay in North Carolina, 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. Cardiac Sonographer PRN - Pineville Sanger Heart & VascularPer diem
    $45.50–$45.50/ hour
    Advocate Health · North Carolina · posted 2 days ago
  2. EchocardiographerPermanent
    $42.23–$62.80/ hour
    Sentara Healthcare · Elizabeth City, NC · posted 20 days ago

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