SOC 29-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians — Denver
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in Denver, CO is $92,260 per year, 24.2% above the national median of $74,310.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in Denver, CO is $92,260 per year, 24.2% above the national median of $74,310. Half of workers earn between $75,970 and $108,480. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,910 and the ninetieth at $129,600.
Employment stands at 400, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Colorado Springs records the highest median at $102,350. Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 159th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,910 | −32.8% |
| 25th | $75,970 | +2.2% |
| Median (50th) | $92,260 | +24.2% |
| 75th | $108,480 | +46.0% |
| 90th | $129,600 | +74.4% |
| Mean | $92,620 | +24.6% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Springs | $102,350 | 70 | |
| 2 | Boulder | $94,190 | 80 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $83,130 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Denver run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $92,260 buys what $89,486 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$92,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,486US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $92,260 a year, 24.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,910 to $129,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 400 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Colorado Springs, at $102,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in Denver, CO?
The median annual wage is $92,260, or $44.36 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $74,310, so pay in Denver, CO is 24.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Denver, CO earns more than $129,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Colorado Springs, at $102,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 400 jobs in this occupation in Denver, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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