The number of jobs for cardiovascular technologists in the US is about 45,000. Recent data shows that this occupation has a very low level of unemployment.
Part-Time Work and Self-Employment
Of those working as employees, 17% work fewer than 40 hours per week. Around 1% of cardiovascular technologists are independent contractors.
Training and Education
An associate degree is often required to work in this field. Survey data provided by the government shows that 25% of employees have a bachelor's degree or higher. 68% of cardiovascular technologists attended college, but do not have a degree. 7% of workers were able to find a job with only a high school education. Recommended schools are shown in the column to the right; request information from them to help you decide which, if any, could help you with this career.
Area Job Conditions
On a per capita basis, there are more jobs for employees in Gainesville (Florida), Bowling Green (Kentucky), and Flint (Michigan), and fewer jobs in Seattle (Washington), El Paso (Texas), and Santa Ana (California).
Compensation for cardiovascular technologists is the most in Santa Rosa (California), Seattle (Washington), and Portland (Oregon), and the lowest in Gainesville (Florida), Abilene (Texas), and Baton Rouge (Louisiana).
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Cardiovascular Technologists: Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area
The table below shows data for Cardiovascular Technologists, as of 2008. The Popularity in Area number tells you how common jobs for Cardiovascular Technologists are in the area, compared to other US metro areas. A value of 1.0 means an average number of people in the position for area population. Lower numbers mean fewer of these positions in the metro area. The most popular areas for Cardiovascular Technologists are starred .
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