NC · Wake Forest · Updated October 15, 2026

Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Wake Forest, NC

Echocardiography Technologists in North Carolina earn a median of $27.91 per hour, about $58,050 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.67 and $39.68. That is 14% below the U.S. median of $32.34 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in the Wake Forest metro area. The free report below lists employers near Wake Forest and what they pay.

Echocardiography Technologist pay in Wake Forest, NC

Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,580 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in North Carolina.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.62$36,65046% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.67$38,83042% below U.S. median
Median$27.91$58,05014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.68$82,53023% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.06$102,04052% 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 Wake Forest

  • Overall prices in Raleigh-Cary run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.5).

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$1,005
  • Per year: $50,238
  • Per month: $4,186

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

Travel assignment per diem in Wake Forest

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$131
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,435
13-week assignment$18,655

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 Wake Forest 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 the Raleigh-Cary area

CMS lists 6 hospitals in the Raleigh-Cary area, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of echocardiography technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Wakemed, Cary Hospital
Cary, NC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
Raleigh, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Holly Hill Mental Health Services
Raleigh, NC
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health
Garner, NC
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Triangle Springs
Raleigh, NC
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Raleigh, NC12 mi$27.91/hr499,825
Cary, NC21 mi$27.91/hr182,659
Durham, NC22 mi$27.91/hr301,870
Chapel Hill, NC30 mi$27.91/hr64,028
Rocky Mount, NC39 mi$27.91/hr54,541
Burlington, NC54 mi$27.91/hr61,365

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 Wake Forest, NC?

Echocardiography Technologists in North Carolina have a median pay of $27.91 per hour, about $58,050 a year. The middle half earn between $18.67 and $39.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do echocardiography technologists work in Wake Forest?

CMS lists 6 hospitals in the Raleigh-Cary area, led by Rex Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest?

The federal per diem benchmark in Wake Forest is $131 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,435 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place echocardiography technologists in Wake Forest?

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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

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your North Carolina list

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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