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Cath Lab RN
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$35.45–$55.36/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Cath lab nurse jobs in Houston, TX
Pay for registered nurses in the Houston area centers on $47.02 per hour, or about $97,810 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.29 and the upper quarter over $50.95. The CMS hospital directory lists 28 hospitals in Houston. That ranks 79th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 61st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Houston and what they pay.
- $47.02median pay per hour, Houston
- $38–$51typical range per hour
- 65,300registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Cath lab nurse roles in Houston
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Flex Team II RN-Cath Lab
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$44.00–$44.00/ hour
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The metro median is 9% above the Texas statewide median of $43.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 65,300 registered nurses employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 20.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.35 | $69,370 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.29 | $79,640 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.02 | $97,810 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.95 | $105,980 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.25 | $125,320 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Houston ranks
- 79th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 61st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 24 Texas metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for cath lab nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Houston
- Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.02 median hour buys what $47.67 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Houston paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,693
- Per year: $84,636
- Per month: $7,053
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Houston
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
Travel cath lab nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Houston
CMS lists 28 hospitals in Houston, 10 of the 15 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Va Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor St Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Womans Hospital Of Texas,The Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Harris County
HRSA lists 22 active primary care shortage designations that include Harris County (7 population-group, 15 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land, TX | 20 mi | $47.02/hr | 109,851 |
Cath lab nurse jobs in Texas · Cath lab nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Texas
Texas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Texas license by endorsement.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Houston
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Common questions
How much do cath lab nurses make in Houston, TX?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $47.02 per hour, about $97,810 a year. The middle half earn between $38.29 and $50.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Houston a good place for cath lab nurses once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 61st of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 79th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring cath lab nurses in Houston?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Houston. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Houston.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Houston as a cath lab nurse?
Texas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Texas license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Houston in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 22 active primary care shortage designations that include Harris County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Houston?
The federal per diem benchmark in Houston is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RN pay reportHouston, TX · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthHOUSTON, TX · 85 postings$45.41/ hr$28–$64
- Veterans Health AdministrationSan Antonio, TX · 5 postings$62.40/ hr$36–$87
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Hood, TX · 3 postings$55.88/ hr$47–$67
- BrightSpring Health ServicesIRVING, TX · 4 postings$50.00/ hr$44–$55
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$45.41High$55
124 RN postings with published pay in Texas, 105 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 124 RN roles
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