Salary Range for a Sleep Diagnostics Tech
A sleep diagnostics tech, or polysomnographer, helps in the study of a condition that affects a third of a person's day. He helps in the study of sleep disorders and how to make nighttime rest easier.
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General
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According to PayScale, a sleep technician with 1 to 4 years of experience averages $13.45 to $19.34 per hour, as of April 2010.
Employer
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According to PayScale, those working for hospitals average $14.97 to $21.68 per hour, while those who work for a private firm make $12.64 to $18.57.
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State
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According to PayScale, location can affect compensation. Those in California make $13.27 to $19.83, while those in New York earn $17.23 to $20.17.
Industry
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According to PayScale, industry affects wages. Those working in sleep care average $13.32 to $18.95, while those in the healthcare industry make $13 to $22.
Gender
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According to PayScale, gender can affect earnings. A female tech averages $13.02 to $17.79, while a male tech makes more, at $14.74 to $18.48.
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