As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an ECMO Technician in the United States is $82,611. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,529 to $94,051, with most professionals earning between $65,260 and $104,467.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $94,051 | $7,838 | $1,809 | $45 |
| Average | $82,611 | $6,884 | $1,589 | $40 |
| 25th Percentile | $73,529 | $6,127 | $1,414 | $35 |
An entry-level ECMO Technician with less than 1 year of experience earns about $79,629. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $80,307. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $83,465. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $86,880, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $87,733.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level ECMO Technician | $79,629 |
| Intermediate Level ECMO Technician | $80,307 |
| Senior Level ECMO Technician | $83,465 |
| Specialist Level ECMO Technician | $86,880 |
| Expert Level ECMO Technician | $87,733 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 5% |
| Experienced | 6% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in ECMO Technician compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $100,517 in 2023 to approximately $97,968 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of ECMO Technician salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $82,611 | 72.1% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $6,320 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,048 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $1,322 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 5.6% | ||
| Pension | $3,470 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $10,485 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $114,626 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of ECMO Technician is $82,611. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of ECMO Technician is $40; the average weekly pay of ECMO Technician is $1,589; the average monthly pay of ECMO Technician is $6,884.
An ECMO Technician's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an ECMO Technician earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an ECMO Technician is $104,197.
The highest pay for ECMO Technician is $104,467.
The lowest pay for ECMO Technician is $65,260.
Provides respiratory care for patients receiving therapy using extra-corporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO). Performs continuous surveillance, assessment, and troubleshooting of the ECMO circuit and the patient's status. Assesses patient's response to therapy by performing diagnostic tests and procedures including arterial blood gas sampling, oxygen saturation, end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement, pulmonary mechanics, spirometry, and metabolic testing. May assist the physician with special procedures. Documents all pertinent observations related to patient care treatments, response to treatments, and all recommendations for modifications in the treatment plan. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or equivalent. Requires certification as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), applicable state license, and CPR-BLS certification. May sometimes require Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Collaboration: Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
Health Care: Health care or healthcare is the improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration, or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people.
CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
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