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How to become cardiovascular technologists and technicianseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$74,310
25th–75th pct. $47,890–$98,110
Top pay (est.)
$157,800
Top 10% $121,350
Pay in 5 years
$86,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$101,000est.
$86,800–$117,200
Outlook score
52/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
33%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.7%
3,400 openings / yr

How to become cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Typical education
Associate's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.1
Active Listening
3.9
Monitoring
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.8
Speaking
3.6
Writing
3.5
Active Learning
3.4
Social Perceptiveness
3.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.0
Medicine and Dentistry
4.1
Computers and Electronics
3.9
Psychology
3.5
English Language
3.4
Mathematics
3.3
Administrative
3.3
Education and Training
2.9

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersHandling and Moving ObjectsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsDocumenting/Recording InformationGetting Information

Important abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear Vision

Education of workers

Associate's degree
63%
Post-secondary certificate
13%
High school diploma
10%
Some college
8%
Professional degree
4%
Bachelor's degree
3%

Training before entry

6–12 months
23%
Up to 1 month
22%
1–2 years
20%
1–3 months
15%
None / short demo
11%
3–6 months
9%

Related work experience

1–2 years
38%
6–12 months
20%
2–4 years
18%
3–6 months
11%
None
7%
Up to 1 month
5%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.