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 Fort Worth, TX
Pay for echocardiography technologists in the Fort Worth area centers on $23.24 per hour, or about $48,340 a year. The lower quarter earns under $20.92 and the upper quarter over $37.31. That ranks 149th of 181 U.S. metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay, and 156th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in Fort Worth. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Fort Worth.
- $23.24median pay per hour, Dallas
- $21–$37typical range per hour
- 1,350employed in the metro area
- 103cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Echocardiography Technologist pay in Fort Worth, TX
The metro median is 1% above the Texas statewide median of $23.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,350 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.51 | $38,500 | 43% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $20.92 | $43,510 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.24 | $48,340 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.31 | $77,600 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.14 | $100,130 | 49% above U.S. median |
How Fort Worth ranks
- 149th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 156th of 170 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Fort Worth
- Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.24 median hour buys what $22.54 buys at the national price level, 30% 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$837
- Per year: $41,832
- Per month: $3,486
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Fort Worth
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $181 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,827 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,751 |
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).
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Per diemPosted 17 days ago
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 Fort Worth
CMS lists 13 hospitals in Fort Worth, 5 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of echocardiography technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance Fort Worth, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F Fort Worth, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott And White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Jps Health Network Fort Worth, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Medical City Alliance Fort Worth, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South Fort Worth, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Medical City Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital Fortworth Fort Worth, TX | Acute care | Other | Not rated | Yes |
| Cook Childrens Medical Center Fort Worth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Richland Hills, TX | 9 mi | $23.24/hr | 71,436 |
| Arlington, TX | 14 mi | $23.24/hr | 403,672 |
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 Fort Worth, TX?
Echocardiography Technologists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $23.24 per hour, about $48,340 a year. The middle half earn between $20.92 and $37.31 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fort Worth a good place for echocardiography technologists once cost of living is counted?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 156th of 170 metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 149th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Where do echocardiography technologists work in Fort Worth?
CMS lists 13 hospitals in Fort Worth, led by Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth?
The federal per diem benchmark in Fort Worth is $181 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,827 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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Low$37Median$45.41High$54
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