How much do EKG technicians get paid and what kinds of EKG technician jobs can I get?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), median annual earnings of EKG technicians were $47,010 in May 2008. The top 10 percent earned $74,760, and the bottom 10 percent earned $25,510. The top-paying industries for EKG technicians were offices of other health practitioners ($59,580), medical and diagnostic laboratories ($58,080), management of companies and enterprises ($57,900), offices of physicians ($52,240), and local government ($48,140). The majority of EKG technicians work in cardiology departments of public or private hospitals. But if life in the ER sounds a bit too hectic, positions are also available in physicians’ offices and medical laboratories, including diagnostic imaging centers. With experience, EKG technicians may be employed in educational settings or conduct laboratory work. Overall, the field of cardiovascular technology is expected to increase by 26 percent between 2006 and 2016, reports the BLS. However, that doesn’t necessarily translate into endless
