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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an EKG Technician in New York is $58,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.
However, an EKG Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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EKG Technician Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $69,700 | $5,808 | $1,340 | $34 |
| Average | $58,300 | $4,858 | $1,121 | $28 |
| 25th Percentile | $53,100 | $4,425 | $1,021 | $26 |
One Brooklyn Health System, Inc. - Brooklyn, NY
Kaleida Health - Buffalo, NY
MedElite Group, LLC. - New York, NY
United Health Services - Johnson City, NY
An EKG Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of an EKG Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level EKG Technician | $57,431 |
| Intermediate Level EKG Technician | $58,701 |
| Senior Level EKG Technician | $63,410 |
| Specialist Level EKG Technician | $63,915 |
| Expert Level EKG Technician | $64,251 |
What Am I Worth?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract EKG Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
EKG Technician salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $61,840. While startup companies pay approximate $52,697.
| Company Size | Employees | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | 1~50 | $52,697 |
| Growth Stage | 51~500 | $55,628 |
| Established | 501~5000 | $59,818 |
| Enterprise | 5000+ | $61,840 |
For EKG Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 5% above the average. Conversely, EKG Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view EKG Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | $61,215 | $29.0 | 5% |
Understanding how an EKG Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $69,700 | $5,808 | $1,340 | $34 |
| Average | $58,300 | $4,858 | $1,121 | $28 |
| 25th Percentile | $53,100 | $4,425 | $1,021 | $26 |
Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current EKG Technician job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.
Medelite
New York, NY
Medelite | New York, NY
EKG Technician. Location: New York Schedule: Full-Time (5 days/ week) Salary: $60,000 - $90,000. About MedElite. Since 2011, MedElite has been dedicated to... more
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Catholic Health
Smithtown, NY
Catholic Health | Smithtown, NY
Job Posting. St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years... more
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Bandana
New York, NY
Bandana | New York, NY
Per Diem EKG Technician. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is looking for an experienced Per Diem EKG Technician for Cardiology Services at our main h... more
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Catholic Health
Roslyn, NY
Catholic Health | Roslyn, NY
Job Title. Electrophysiology Lab Technician. Job Description. St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac ... more
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NYU Langone Health
New York, NY
NYU Langone Health | New York, NY
Senior EKG Technician. Allied Health/Other. New York, NY Full-Time/Regular. NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achiev... more
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BANDANA
New York City, NY
BANDANA | New York City, NY
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