As of May 2014, the average Electroencephalogram (EEG) Tech brought home just shy of $46,020 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But earnings vary greatly by location, as employers must offer higher wages in certain areas of the country to attract qualified candidates.
Salary: $26,990 – $71,280
Min. Education: Postsecondary certificate or associate’s degree
Job Outlook 2014-24: 23% (Much faster than average)
Related Careers: Dialysis Technician, Polysomnograph Tech, Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist.
| Highest Paying States for Polysomnographic Technologist | |
| State | Salary (hourly) |
| 1. Alaska | $29.05 |
| 2. Tennessee | $27.91 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $27.37 |
| 4. Washington | $26.91 |
| 5. South Dakota | $26.43 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Data extracted on July 10, 2017