Med Instrument Tech (Echocardiography)
Veterans Health Administration · Philadelphia, PA
Echocardiography Technologists in the Philadelphia area earn a median of $35.66 per hour, about $74,180 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.64 and $46.20. That ranks 82nd of 181 U.S. metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay, and 84th of 170 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Philadelphia. The free report below lists employers near Philadelphia and what they pay.
Veterans Health Administration · Philadelphia, PA
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Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Philadelphia, PA
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Get my free pay reportThe metro median is 20% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $29.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,830 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.61).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.72 | $43,100 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.64 | $47,090 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Median | $35.66 | $74,180 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.20 | $96,100 | 43% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.37 | $104,770 | 56% 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.
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.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,932 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,116 |
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).
CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, 5 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of echocardiography technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Philadelphia Va Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Temple University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Health- Northeast Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 5 mi | $35.66/hr | 71,749 |
| Trenton, NJ | 25 mi | $35.59/hr | 91,193 |
| Wilmington, DE | 28 mi | $35.66/hr | 73,176 |
| Vineland, NJ | 38 mi | $39.02/hr | 62,070 |
| Allentown, PA | 44 mi | $29.77/hr | 127,138 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 44 mi | $29.77/hr | 79,453 |
Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Pennsylvania · Echocardiography Technologist jobs nationwide
RDCS or CCI credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Philadelphia city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Echocardiography Technologists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $35.66 per hour, about $74,180 a year. The middle half earn between $22.64 and $46.20 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 84th of 170 metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 82nd of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Philadelphia. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Philadelphia.
RDCS or CCI credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
The federal per diem benchmark in Philadelphia is $184 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,932 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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