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The BLS placed the median income for all cardiovascular techs at $48,300 as of May, 2009. Salary.com placed the median annual wages for EKG technicians at $31,970 as of February 2011.
The majority of EKG technicians receive 4-6 weeks of on-the-job training from a cardiologist or supervisor. Learning the Holter monitor test and stress testing may take up to two years. If you have previous experience in the healthcare field, you may receive preference from employers.