What is the median ekg technician salary in Missouri?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), ekg technicians in Missouri earned a median annual wage of approximately $73,680 (using the related "Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians" BLS category, since ekg technician wages are not tracked separately).

What is the salary range for ekg technicians in Missouri?

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the 10th-percentile annual wage for ekg technicians in Missouri at approximately $37,500 and the 90th-percentile wage at approximately $103,930 (using the related "Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians" BLS category, since ekg technician wages are not tracked separately).

How does the Missouri ekg technician salary compare to the national average?

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the median annual wage for ekg technicians in Missouri at approximately $73,680, which is about $6,420 above the national median of $67,260 (using the related "Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians" BLS category, since ekg technician wages are not tracked separately).

EKG Technician Salary in Missouri (2026)

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Missouri cardiovascular technologists and technicians earn a median annual wage of $73,680 (median $35.43/hr) per BLS OEWS (May 2025). The 10th percentile earns $37,500 while the top 10% earn over $103,930. Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians employment in Missouri totals 850 workers statewide (May 2025).

Key Takeaways

Median pay: $73,680 per year ($35.43/hr)
25th percentile: $45,750 per year
75th percentile: $95,570 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $103,930 per year ($49.96/hr)
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $37,500 per year ($18.03/hr)
Missouri employment: 850 workers
vs. national median: 0.8% below the U.S. median of $74,310
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.72 - cardiovascular technologists and technicians are less concentrated in Missouri than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ekg technician wages in Missouri vary by metro area, experience, and specialization. Below you will find detailed salary data and wage percentile breakdowns.

Ekg-Technician Salary in Missouri

Median Salary $73,680 $35.43/hr

Average Salary $75,300 $36.20/hr

State National Diff

Median Wage $73,680 $74,310 -0.8%

Mean Wage $75,300 $76,940 -2.1%

Salary Range

$37,500 10th pctl

$73,680 Median

$103,930 90th pctl

10th Percentile $37,500 $18.03/hr

25th Percentile $45,750 $22.00/hr

75th Percentile $95,570 $45.95/hr

90th Percentile $103,930 $49.96/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed850

Jobs per 1,0000.3

EKG Technician Wages by Metro Area in Missouri

Note: The BLS does not track ekg technician wages separately. The data below is based on the closest matching category: Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (SOC 29-2031).

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), cardiovascular technologists and technicians wages in Missouri vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Kansas City	430	$76,330	$78,450	$45,350	$105,200
St. Louis	340	$76,700	$75,850	$38,640	$103,930
Springfield	130	$67,720	$74,450	$36,640	$127,410
Cape Girardeau	30	$47,520	$55,280	$36,410	$82,500
Columbia	30	$64,590	$73,550	$50,080	$105,250

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Understanding Wage Percentiles

Wage percentiles show how ekg technician salaries are distributed across Missouri. The 10th percentile represents entry-level wages, while the 90th percentile reflects what experienced professionals earn. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint where half of ekg technicians earn more and half earn less.

These figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect reported wages for Missouri. Actual earnings depend on employer, certifications, and years of experience.

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)