Cardiovascular Technologist
CommonSpirit Health · Sherwood, AR
Cath Lab Technologists in the Bentonville area earn a median of $32.75 per hour, about $68,120 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.85 and $41.67. That ranks 92nd of 181 U.S. metro areas for cath lab technologist pay, and 81st of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in the Bentonville metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bentonville.
The metro median is 4% below the Arkansas statewide median of $34.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 120 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.17 | $39,870 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.85 | $49,610 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.75 | $68,120 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $41.67 | $86,670 | 29% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.34 | $102,630 | 53% above U.S. median |
BLS does not publish a separate figure for cath lab technologist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (SOC 29-2031), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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.
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| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel cath lab technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
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CommonSpirit Health · Sherwood, AR
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CMS lists 8 hospitals in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area, 3 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Ar Va Medical Center Fayetteville, AR | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas Rogers, AR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Washington Regional Medical Center Fayetteville, AR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwest Medical Center-Springdale Springdale, AR | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Siloam Springs Regional Hospital Siloam Springs, AR | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc Springdale, AR | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Springwoods Behavioral Health Services Fayetteville, AR | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Vista Health Fayetteville Fayetteville, AR | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers, AR | 5 mi | $32.75/hr | 75,639 |
| Springdale, AR | 12 mi | $32.75/hr | 89,368 |
| Joplin, MO | 52 mi | $36.85/hr | 53,605 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 70 mi | $35.23/hr | 90,507 |
| Springfield, MO | 78 mi | $36.85/hr | 170,596 |
| Broken Arrow, OK | 89 mi | $24.41/hr | 122,756 |
Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Arkansas · Cath Lab Technologist jobs nationwide
RCIS or RCES credential, or ARRT with cardiovascular training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Bentonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Cath Lab Technologists in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area have a median pay of $32.75 per hour, about $68,120 a year. The middle half earn between $23.85 and $41.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers ranks 81st of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 92nd of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 8 hospitals in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area, led by Fayetteville Ar Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
RCIS or RCES credential, or ARRT with cardiovascular training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
The federal per diem benchmark in Bentonville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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