Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Salary
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in Madison, WI make a median of $95,890 a year, or about $46.1 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $122K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 97.29), that's roughly $98,561 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,168/month, or 19.3% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $96K get you in Madison?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Madison’s Regional Price Parity (97.29). 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 Madison
Madison sits well above the national pay line for cardiovascular technologists and technicians, local pay runs about 29% higher than the U.S. median of $74K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,168/month, 19.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 97.29) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Madison offers a genuinely strong financial position for cardiovascular technologists and technicianss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for cardiovascular technologists and technicians in metros near Madison, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $68K | $70K |
| Green Bay | $82K | $88K |
| Wausau | $62K | $67K |
| Cedar Rapids | $80K | $89K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Madison, WI
Entry-level cardiovascular technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $96K. Top earners bring in $122K or more, a $71K 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 Madison?
Yes — at the median salary of $96K, rent takes 19.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,168/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for cardiovascular technologists and technicians in Madison?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new cardiovascular technologists and technicians typically earn — is $51K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,035/month. At HUD’s $1,168/month FMR, rent would take 38% 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 Madison?
Local pay is 29% above the national median — $96K here vs. $74K nationally.
How does Madison compare to the national average for cardiovascular technologists and technicians?
Madison pays $96K median vs. the U.S. average of $74K — that’s +29%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97.29), the purchasing-power equivalent is $99K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do cardiovascular technologists and technicians make in Madison, WI?
The median is $95,890 a year, that works out to about $46 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,590, and experienced cardiovascular technologists and technicians can clear $121,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $96K enough to live in Madison?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,984/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,168/month, which eats 19.5% 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 Madison?
Madison has a Regional Price Parity of 97.29 (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 $98,561 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.