Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Salary
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in Athens-Clarke County, GA make a median of $80,820 a year, or about $38.85 an hour. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $99K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 93.34), which stretches that salary to about $86,587 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,331/month, or 26.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $81K get you in Athens-Clarke County?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Athens-Clarke County’s Regional Price Parity (93.34). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Athens-Clarke County
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians pay in Athens-Clarke County tracks closely to the national median, $81K locally vs. $74K nationwide, a 9% difference. Rent runs $1,331/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.1% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.34 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for cardiovascular technologists and technicians in metros near Athens-Clarke County, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $79K | $79K |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $75K | $82K |
| Macon-Bibb County | $69K | $78K |
| Savannah | $78K | $82K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Athens-Clarke County, GA
Entry-level cardiovascular technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $81K. Top earners bring in $99K or more, a $56K spread from bottom to top.
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $114K | +53% | 1,250 |
| Hawaii | $112K | +50% | 140 |
| Massachusetts | $106K | +42% | 1,110 |
| Rhode Island | $104K | +40% | 260 |
| Idaho | $100K | +35% | 220 |
| District of Columbia | $99K | +34% | 280 |
| Oregon | $99K | +34% | 550 |
| Connecticut | $95K | +28% | 620 |
| Colorado | $94K | +27% | 720 |
| New York | $90K | +21% | 3,540 |
| Delaware | $88K | +18% | 290 |
| Maryland | $86K | +16% | 970 |
| Wyoming | $84K | +13% | 60 |
| Washington | $84K | +13% | 1,110 |
| New Hampshire | $83K | +12% | 150 |
| Montana | $83K | +11% | 190 |
| New Jersey | $83K | +11% | 2,440 |
| Maine | $82K | +10% | 220 |
| Michigan | $81K | +9% | 2,070 |
| Indiana | $79K | +7% | 1,380 |
| Ohio | $79K | +7% | 2,140 |
| Alaska | $79K | +6% | 160 |
| Iowa | $79K | +6% | 380 |
| California | $78K | +5% | 5,570 |
| Georgia | $78K | +5% | 2,580 |
| Florida | $77K | +4% | 5,640 |
| Virginia | $77K | +3% | 2,410 |
| Tennessee | $77K | +3% | 1,030 |
| Arizona | $75K | +1% | 1,450 |
| Arkansas | $75K | +1% | 410 |
| Wisconsin | $74K | +0% | 900 |
| Missouri | $74K | -1% | 850 |
| Minnesota | $72K | -4% | 950 |
| Nevada | $71K | -4% | 380 |
| Vermont | $70K | -6% | 50 |
| Kansas | $69K | -7% | 540 |
| South Dakota | $67K | -9% | 200 |
| North Dakota | $66K | -11% | 120 |
| Illinois | $62K | -17% | 1,710 |
| Kentucky | $61K | -18% | 940 |
| Nebraska | $60K | -19% | 330 |
| South Carolina | $59K | -20% | 890 |
| Pennsylvania | $58K | -22% | 3,630 |
| North Carolina | $55K | -25% | 1,990 |
| Texas | $53K | -29% | 6,140 |
| Louisiana | $50K | -33% | 890 |
| Alabama | $48K | -36% | 930 |
| New Mexico | $47K | -36% | 400 |
| West Virginia | $46K | -38% | 350 |
| Oklahoma | $45K | -40% | 830 |
| Mississippi | $38K | -49% | 590 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a cardiovascular technologists and technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Athens-Clarke County?
Yes — at the median salary of $81K, rent takes 26.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,331/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for cardiovascular technologists and technicians in Athens-Clarke County?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new cardiovascular technologists and technicians typically earn — is $43K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,575/month. At HUD’s $1,331/month FMR, rent would take 52% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is cardiovascular technologists and technician a high-paying job in Athens-Clarke County?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $81K locally vs. $74K nationally, a 9% difference.
How does Athens-Clarke County compare to the national average for cardiovascular technologists and technicians?
Athens-Clarke County pays $81K median vs. the U.S. average of $74K — that’s +9%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.34), the purchasing-power equivalent is $87K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do cardiovascular technologists and technicians make in Athens-Clarke County, GA?
The median is $80,820 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,910, and experienced cardiovascular technologists and technicians can clear $98,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $81K enough to live in Athens-Clarke County?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,105/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,331/month, which eats 26.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a cardiovascular technologists and technicians salary go in Athens-Clarke County?
Athens-Clarke County has a Regional Price Parity of 93.34 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median cardiovascular technologists and technicians salary is worth about $86,587 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do cardiovascular technologists and technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.