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Best states for an ekg technician
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It seems like ekg technicians are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for ekg technicians aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research found that North Dakota is the best state for ekg technicians, while North Dakota and Oregon are ranked highest in terms of median salary. North Dakota has a median salary of $47,136 and North Dakota has the highest median salary among all 50 states for ekg technicians.
To that end, we dove into our dataset of job and salary numbers to figure out which states have the best opportunities for ekg technicians. North Dakota is the best state for ekg technicians, where the median salary is $47,136.We found that North Dakota is the best state for ekg technician jobs, whereas District of Columbia is the worst.
10 best states for ekg technicians in 2025
1. North Dakota
Total ekg technician jobs: 176 Average annual salary: $47,136 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
2. Illinois
Total ekg technician jobs: 2,010 Average annual salary: $41,615 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
3. Oregon
Total ekg technician jobs: 450 Average annual salary: $42,966 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Location Quotient: 0.74
4. Minnesota
Total ekg technician jobs: 784 Average annual salary: $40,689 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
5. New Mexico
Total ekg technician jobs: 294 Average annual salary: $35,976 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
6. Arizona
Total ekg technician jobs: 1,133 Average annual salary: $35,267 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Location Quotient: 1.32
7. Maine
Total ekg technician jobs: 267 Average annual salary: $34,660 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
8. Alabama
Total ekg technician jobs: 672 Average annual salary: $35,084 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
9. Washington
Total ekg technician jobs: 922 Average annual salary: $38,959 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
10. Arkansas
Total ekg technician jobs: 517 Average annual salary: $33,158 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Location Quotient: 1.35
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Detailed list of the best states for an ekg technician
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $47,136 | $37,000 | 755,393 | 176 |
| 2 | Illinois | $41,615 | $32,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,010 |
| 3 | Oregon | $42,966 | $34,000 | 4,142,776 | 450 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $40,689 | $32,000 | 5,576,606 | 784 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $35,976 | $28,000 | 2,088,070 | 294 |
| 6 | Arizona | $35,267 | $28,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,133 |
| 7 | Maine | $34,660 | $28,000 | 1,335,907 | 267 |
| 8 | Alabama | $35,084 | $27,000 | 4,874,747 | 672 |
| 9 | Washington | $38,959 | $31,000 | 7,405,743 | 922 |
| 10 | Arkansas | $33,158 | $26,000 | 3,004,279 | 517 |
| 11 | Michigan | $34,273 | $27,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,203 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $36,118 | $29,000 | 1,342,795 | 239 |
| 13 | Nevada | $39,272 | $31,000 | 2,998,039 | 204 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $36,781 | $29,000 | 579,315 | 66 |
| 15 | Indiana | $33,042 | $25,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,416 |
| 16 | Colorado | $36,213 | $28,000 | 5,607,154 | 920 |
| 17 | Alaska | $35,662 | $31,000 | 739,795 | 159 |
| 18 | Idaho | $37,142 | $29,000 | 1,716,943 | 175 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $34,683 | $27,000 | 5,795,483 | 712 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $35,303 | $28,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,479 |
| 21 | California | $41,544 | $33,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,690 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $34,776 | $27,000 | 3,588,184 | 554 |
| 23 | Vermont | $35,248 | $28,000 | 623,657 | 101 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $32,300 | $25,000 | 869,666 | 173 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $32,437 | $25,000 | 6,715,984 | 841 |
| 26 | Montana | $34,062 | $27,000 | 1,050,493 | 161 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $33,510 | $26,000 | 5,024,369 | 579 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $38,956 | $34,000 | 1,427,538 | 89 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $33,904 | $26,000 | 3,930,864 | 335 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $31,798 | $24,000 | 1,815,857 | 218 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $30,693 | $24,000 | 4,684,333 | 643 |
| 32 | Georgia | $32,218 | $25,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,597 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $31,688 | $24,000 | 4,454,189 | 555 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $32,805 | $25,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,325 |
| 35 | Missouri | $30,533 | $24,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,073 |
| 36 | Utah | $32,330 | $25,000 | 3,101,833 | 396 |
| 37 | Texas | $31,457 | $24,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,950 |
| 38 | Iowa | $29,018 | $22,000 | 3,145,711 | 680 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $28,203 | $22,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,564 |
| 40 | Florida | $26,348 | $20,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,810 |
| 41 | Rhode Island | $31,069 | $24,000 | 1,059,639 | 133 |
| 42 | New Jersey | $26,557 | $20,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,433 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $29,779 | $23,000 | 1,920,076 | 262 |
| 44 | Kansas | $25,572 | $20,000 | 2,913,123 | 502 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $28,312 | $22,000 | 2,984,100 | 283 |
| 46 | Ohio | $28,411 | $22,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,104 |
| 47 | Virginia | $28,734 | $22,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,075 |
| 48 | Delaware | $28,836 | $22,000 | 961,939 | 139 |
| 49 | New York | $26,801 | $21,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,792 |
| 50 | Maryland | $25,654 | $20,000 | 6,052,177 | 913 |
| 51 | District of Columbia | $28,369 | $22,000 | 693,972 | 141 |
Highest paying states for ekg technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. EKG Technician Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $47,136 |
| 2 | Illinois | $41,615 |
| 3 | Oregon | $42,966 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $40,689 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $35,976 |
| 6 | Arizona | $35,267 |
| 7 | Maine | $34,660 |
| 8 | Alabama | $35,084 |
| 9 | Washington | $38,959 |
| 10 | Arkansas | $33,158 |
| 11 | Michigan | $34,273 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $36,118 |
| 13 | Nevada | $39,272 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $36,781 |
| 15 | Indiana | $33,042 |
| 16 | Colorado | $36,213 |
| 17 | Alaska | $35,662 |
| 18 | Idaho | $37,142 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $34,683 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $35,303 |
| 21 | California | $41,544 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $34,776 |
| 23 | Vermont | $35,248 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $32,300 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $32,437 |
| 26 | Montana | $34,062 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $33,510 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $38,956 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $33,904 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $31,798 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $30,693 |
| 32 | Georgia | $32,218 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $31,688 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $32,805 |
| 35 | Missouri | $30,533 |
| 36 | Utah | $32,330 |
| 37 | Texas | $31,457 |
| 38 | Iowa | $29,018 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $28,203 |
| 40 | Florida | $26,348 |
| 41 | Rhode Island | $31,069 |
| 42 | New Jersey | $26,557 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $29,779 |
| 44 | Kansas | $25,572 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $28,312 |
| 46 | Ohio | $28,411 |
| 47 | Virginia | $28,734 |
| 48 | Delaware | $28,836 |
| 49 | New York | $26,801 |
| 50 | Maryland | $25,654 |
| 51 | District of Columbia | $28,369 |
Expert opinions on the best states for ekg technicians
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for ekg technicians to find work opportunities?
Peggy McElgunn
Executive Director, ACVP - Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals
Frankly, cardiovascular care is still the most robust field in healthcare. This is mainly because it remains the number one killer (heart disease), but COVID 19 has impacted this. We know COVID 19 effects the heart, as well. And there are places for qualified graduates EVERYWHERE! Most hospitals offer fantastic onboarding incentives, too. And of course, they all have their protocols and policies - again, speaking the value and importance of flexibility!
Of course, again, membership in the Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals offers graduates a chance to network and learn directly from those working in the field. They are also the first to hear about opportunities and openings and often drive possibilities through these connections.
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Updated January 8, 2025