PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Echocardiographer
Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA
$42.23–$62.80/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Newport News, VA
The median echocardiography technologist pay in the Newport News area is $37.45 per hour ($77,900 a year), with the typical range running from $22.88 to $46.55. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Newport News and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Newport News. The free report below lists employers near Newport News and what they pay.
- $37.45median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $23–$47typical range per hour
- 510employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Echocardiography Technologist roles near Newport News
Roles in other cities of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area.
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Senior Echocardiographer
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$48.06–$73.51/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Echocardiographer
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$42.23–$62.80/ hour
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Echocardiographer- Part Time
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$42.23–$62.80/ hour
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The metro median is 1% below the Virginia statewide median of $37.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 510 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.71).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.44 | $38,360 | 43% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.88 | $47,590 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.45 | $77,900 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.55 | $96,820 | 44% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.14 | $120,930 | 80% above U.S. median |
How Newport News ranks
- 61st of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 60th of 170 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 3 Virginia 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 Newport News
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.45 median hour buys what $38.24 buys at the national price level, 18% above 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.
Estimate your Newport News paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,348
- Per year: $67,410
- Per month: $5,618
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Newport News
| 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).
Hospitals in Newport News
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Newport News, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Immaculate Hospital Newport News, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside Regional Medical Center Newport News, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton, VA | 13 mi | $37.45/hr | 137,596 |
| Portsmouth, VA | 18 mi | $37.45/hr | 96,482 |
| Richmond, VA | 61 mi | $38.53/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 105 mi | $27.91/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 113 mi | $37.39/hr | 95,138 |
| Alexandria, VA | 124 mi | $45.58/hr | 159,102 |
Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Virginia · Echocardiography Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Virginia
RDCS or CCI credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Newport News
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Common questions
How much do echocardiography technologists make in Newport News, VA?
Echocardiography Technologists in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $37.45 per hour, about $77,900 a year. The middle half earn between $22.88 and $46.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Newport News a good place for echocardiography technologists once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 60th of 170 metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 61st of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring echocardiography technologists in Newport News?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Newport News.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Newport News as an echocardiography technologist?
RDCS or CCI credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia 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 Newport News?
The federal per diem benchmark in Newport News 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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Your Echo Tech pay reportNewport News, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 7 postings$52.52/ hr$42–$74
- VCU Health SystemRichmond, VA · 4 postings$44.87/ hr$35–$55
- Valley HealthWinchester, VA · 3 postings$44.12/ hr$34–$53
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$51.76High$63
15 Echo Tech postings with published pay in Virginia, 14 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 15 Echo Tech roles
- Echo Tech, PRN, DaysPer diem$41.41–$62.11/ hour
- EchocardiographerPermanent$42.23–$62.80/ hour
+ 13 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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