AR · Fayetteville · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Fayetteville, AR

The median cath lab technologist pay in the Fayetteville area is $32.75 per hour ($68,120 a year), with the typical range running from $23.85 to $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 4 hospitals in Fayetteville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Fayetteville.

Cath Lab Technologist pay in Fayetteville, AR

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.17$39,87041% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.85$49,61026% below U.S. median
Median$32.75$68,1201% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$41.67$86,67029% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.34$102,63053% above U.S. median

How Fayetteville ranks

  • 92nd of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 81st of 170 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 4 Arkansas metro areas

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.

What your pay buys in Fayetteville

  • Overall prices in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $32.75 median hour buys what $35.85 buys at the national price level, 11% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,179
  • Per year: $58,950
  • Per month: $4,912

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Fayetteville

ItemFederal 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).

Open Cath Lab Technologist roles in Arkansas

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Hospitals in Fayetteville

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Fayetteville, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Fayetteville Ar Va Medical Center
Fayetteville, AR
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayetteville, AR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Springwoods Behavioral Health Services
Fayetteville, AR
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Vista Health Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Cath Lab Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Springdale, AR8 mi$32.75/hr89,368
Rogers, AR17 mi$32.75/hr75,639
Fort Smith, AR51 mi$35.23/hr90,507
Joplin, MO72 mi$36.85/hr53,605
Broken Arrow, OK90 mi$24.41/hr122,756
Springfield, MO91 mi$36.85/hr170,596

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License and tax basics in Arkansas

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.

Arkansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Arkansas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Fayetteville

Fayetteville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do cath lab technologists make in Fayetteville, AR?

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).

Is Fayetteville a good place for cath lab technologists once cost of living is counted?

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.

Where do cath lab technologists work in Fayetteville?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Fayetteville, led by Fayetteville Ar Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Fayetteville as a cath lab technologist?

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.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Fayetteville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Fayetteville 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 3 postings$69.44/ hr$48–$83
  • Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA · 3 postings$65.39/ hr$35–$82
  • MultiCareAuburn, WA · 20 postings$62.98/ hr$47–$82
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 9 postings$55.00/ hr$50–$60

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2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$55.00High$64

80 Cath Lab Tech postings with published pay in the US, 68 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Cath Lab Tech roles

  1. Cardiovascular TechnologistPermanent
    $35.53–$52.85/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Sherwood, AR · posted 15 days ago

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