According to ExploreMedicalCareers.com, the median EKG tech salary in the United States is $50,000 per year. The lowest 10% of EKG technicians earned around $27,000, but the top 10% earned salaries exceeding the $77,000 mark.
Electrocardiograph (EKG) technicians, also known as cardiographic or electrocardiogram technicians, perform diagnostic tests to aid doctors in identifying and treating cardiovascular problems in patients.
These tests help detect irregularities that may result in a heart attack or heart disease. Common duties include explaining procedures to patients, monitoring patients' blood pressure and positioning patients.
Most of the EKG tech jobs will be found in hospitals, but some doctor’s offices also hire this position. EKG techs normally work standard 40 hour weeks, although the occasional weekend will also be necessary. EKG technicians working in labs are likely to put in longer working hours and may be on call.
A few career requirements are needed to be an EKG technician; a high school diploma or its equivalent, gain experience in the healthcare field, complete on-the-job training or EKG technician program, obtain certification, and complete further training.