As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist in the US is $131,082, equivalent to $63 per hour, $2,521 weekly, or $10,924 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist in the US vary widely, spanning from $112,064 to $147,555. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($121,127) and 75th percentile ($139,704), while top earners (90th percentile) make $147,555 per year. This $18,577 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Collaboration or Acute Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist Salary $112,064 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist Salary $121,127 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist Salary $131,082 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist Salary $139,704 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist Salary $147,555 US January 01, 2026
25% $121,127 10% $112,064 90% $147,555 75% $139,704 $131,082 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist jobs in the United States

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Community Hospital - Fairfax, MO - FAIRFAX, MO

Surgical Technologist

Ascension - APPLETON, WI

Search More Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist Jobs in the United States

Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist.

Job Openings for Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
121127
139704
131082

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
136250
166781
150134
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist in the United States. The base salary for Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist ranges from $121,127 to $139,704 with the average base salary of $131,082. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $136,250 to $166,781 with the average total cash compensation of $150,134.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

121127
139704

 

Jobs with a similar salary range to Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist : Oral Surgeon Assistant, Attending Surgeon