Per diemPosted 2 days ago
Echo Technologist I
CommonSpirit Health · Sugar Land, TX
$36.51–$54.31/ hour
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Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Edinburg, TX
Pay for echocardiography technologists in the Edinburg area centers on $22.80 per hour, or about $47,430 a year. The lower quarter earns under $16.46 and the upper quarter over $36.65. That ranks 151st of 181 U.S. metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay, and 135th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Edinburg. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Edinburg.
- $22.80median pay per hour, McAllen
- $16–$37typical range per hour
- 210employed in the metro area
- 86cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Echocardiography Technologist pay in Edinburg, TX
The metro median is 1% below the Texas statewide median of $23.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 210 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.84).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $13.86 | $28,830 | 57% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $16.46 | $34,240 | 49% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.80 | $47,430 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.65 | $76,230 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.58 | $94,810 | 41% above U.S. median |
How Edinburg ranks
- 151st of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 135th of 170 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 10 Texas 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 Edinburg
- Overall prices in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 55.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.80 median hour buys what $26.54 buys at the national price level, 18% 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$821
- Per year: $41,040
- Per month: $3,420
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Edinburg
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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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Echo Technologist I
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$36.51–$54.31/ hour
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Per diemPosted 23 days ago
Echo Technologist II
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$44.00–$44.00/ hour
Hospitals in Edinburg
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Edinburg, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of echocardiography technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas Health System Edinburg, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance Edinburg, TX | Acute care | Other | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Cornerstone Regional Hospital Edinburg, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | Children's | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen, TX | 9 mi | $22.80/hr | 148,782 |
| Pharr, TX | 11 mi | $22.80/hr | 81,142 |
| Harlingen, TX | 30 mi | $23.06/hr | 72,234 |
| Brownsville, TX | 49 mi | $23.06/hr | 191,967 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 116 mi | $18.16/hr | 317,317 |
| Laredo, TX | 119 mi | $23.06/hr | 261,260 |
Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Texas · Echocardiography Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Texas
RDCS or CCI credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do echocardiography technologists make in Edinburg, TX?
Echocardiography Technologists in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area have a median pay of $22.80 per hour, about $47,430 a year. The middle half earn between $16.46 and $36.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Edinburg a good place for echocardiography technologists once cost of living is counted?
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission ranks 135th of 170 metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 151st of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
Where do echocardiography technologists work in Edinburg?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Edinburg, led by South Texas Health System. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Edinburg as an echocardiography technologist?
RDCS or CCI credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas 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 Edinburg?
The federal per diem benchmark in Edinburg is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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
- CommonSpirit HealthHOUSTON, TX · 3 postings$45.41/ hr$37–$54
- 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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