PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Echocardiography Technologist
Ascension Health · Milwaukee, WI
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Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Milwaukee, WI
The median echocardiography technologist pay in the Milwaukee area is $38.14 per hour ($79,330 a year), with the typical range running from $23.70 to $49.04. That ranks 46th of 181 U.S. metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay, and 53rd of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Milwaukee. The free report below lists employers near Milwaukee and what they pay.
- $38.14median pay per hour, Milwaukee
- $24–$49typical range per hour
- 480employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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3 more open roles from employers in Milwaukee. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Echo Technician
Ascension Health · Milwaukee, WI
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Echocardiography Tech
Children's Hospital and Health System · Milwaukee, WI
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Echocardiography Technologist pay in Milwaukee, WI
The metro median is 16% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $33.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 480 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.48).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.03 | $47,900 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.70 | $49,300 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.14 | $79,330 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.04 | $102,000 | 52% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $52.20 | $108,580 | 61% above U.S. median |
How Milwaukee ranks
- 46th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 53rd of 170 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Wisconsin 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.
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- Overall prices in Milwaukee-Waukesha run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.14 median hour buys what $39.35 buys at the national price level, 22% 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 Milwaukee paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,373
- Per year: $68,652
- Per month: $5,721
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Milwaukee
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $140 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,540 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,020 |
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 Wisconsin
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Milwaukee as they open.
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Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography)
Veterans Health Administration · Green Bay, WI
$90k–$117k/ year
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Cardiac Sonographer I - PRN
Advocate Health · Sheboygan, WI
$35.50–$53.25/ hour
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Echo Technician, Cardiac Unit - Days
Mercy · Wisconsin
$35.85–$53.77/ hour
Hospitals in Milwaukee
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Milwaukee, 2 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of echocardiography technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital Milwaukee, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center Milwaukee, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension St Francis Hospital Milwaukee, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital Milwaukee, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Milwaukee Va Medical Center Milwaukee, WI | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Childrens Hospital Of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc Milwaukee, WI | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Allis, WI | 5 mi | $38.14/hr | 59,784 |
| Waukesha, WI | 15 mi | $38.14/hr | 71,461 |
| Racine, WI | 25 mi | $33.00/hr | 78,057 |
| Kenosha, WI | 33 mi | $33.00/hr | 99,578 |
| Waukegan, IL | 48 mi | $37.83/hr | 88,570 |
| Janesville, WI | 59 mi | $33.00/hr | 66,428 |
Echocardiography Technologist jobs in Wisconsin · Echocardiography Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Wisconsin
RDCS or CCI credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Wisconsin 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 Milwaukee, WI?
Echocardiography Technologists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area have a median pay of $38.14 per hour, about $79,330 a year. The middle half earn between $23.70 and $49.04 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Milwaukee a good place for echocardiography technologists once cost of living is counted?
Milwaukee-Waukesha ranks 53rd of 170 metro areas for echocardiography technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 46th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Where do echocardiography technologists work in Milwaukee?
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Milwaukee, led by Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Milwaukee as an echocardiography technologist?
RDCS or CCI credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin 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 Milwaukee?
The federal per diem benchmark in Milwaukee is $140 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 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
- 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
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2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$44.81High$56
3 Echo Tech postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 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
- Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography)Permanent$90k–$117k/ year
- Cardiac Sonographer I - PRNPer diem$35.50–$53.25/ hour
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