PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Cardiovascular Tech III (EP Tech) - Cardiac Cath Lab - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Days - Full Time
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$51.31–$66.21/ hour
New this week
Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Chula Vista, CA
Cath Lab Technologists in the Chula Vista area earn a median of $36.59 per hour, about $76,110 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.79 and $61.40. That ranks 74th of 181 U.S. metro areas for cath lab technologist pay, and 95th of 170 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Chula Vista and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Chula Vista.
- $36.59median pay per hour, San Diego
- $29–$61typical range per hour
- 520cath lab technologists employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Cath Lab Technologist roles near Chula Vista
Roles in other cities of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area.
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Cardiovascular Tech III (EP Tech) - Cardiac Cath Lab - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Days - Full Time
Sharp Healthcare · San Diego, CA
$51.31–$66.21/ hour
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Cardiovascular Technologist- Electrophysiology
Palomar Health · Escondido, CA
$58.01–$82.95/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 29 days ago
Cardiovascular Technologist
Palomar Health · Escondido, CA
$58.01–$82.95/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring cath lab technologists near Chula Vista
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Palomar Health | 2 | $70.48 |
| Sharp HealthCare | 1 | $58.76 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 1 | $58.76 |
Cath Lab Technologist pay in Chula Vista, CA
The metro median is 18% above the California statewide median of $31.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 520 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.00 | $49,920 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.79 | $59,880 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.59 | $76,110 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.40 | $127,710 | 90% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $71.48 | $148,680 | 121% above U.S. median |
How Chula Vista ranks
- 74th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 95th of 170 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th of 14 California 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 Chula Vista
- Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.59 median hour buys what $32.70 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Chula Vista paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,317
- Per year: $65,862
- Per month: $5,489
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chula Vista
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $205 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,037 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,481 |
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. 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 Chula Vista
CMS lists 1 hospital in Chula Vista, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Chula Vista, CA | 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.
Cath Lab Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| National City, CA | 5 mi | $36.59/hr | 58,460 |
| La Mesa, CA | 10 mi | $36.59/hr | 60,767 |
| Temecula, CA | 60 mi | $37.40/hr | 112,431 |
Cath Lab Technologist jobs in California · Cath Lab Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
RCIS or RCES credential, or ARRT with cardiovascular training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Chula Vista
Chula Vista city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do cath lab technologists make in Chula Vista, CA?
Cath Lab Technologists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $36.59 per hour, about $76,110 a year. The middle half earn between $28.79 and $61.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chula Vista a good place for cath lab technologists once cost of living is counted?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 95th of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 74th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring cath lab technologists in Chula Vista?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chula Vista.
Do I need a California license to work in Chula Vista as a cath lab technologist?
RCIS or RCES credential, or ARRT with cardiovascular training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California 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 Chula Vista?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chula Vista is $205 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,037 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place cath lab technologists in Chula Vista?
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Your Cath Lab Tech pay reportChula Vista, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Palomar HealthEscondido, CA · 2 postings$70.48/ hr$58–$83
- 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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$45Median$65.39High$83
13 Cath Lab Tech postings with published pay in California, 13 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 Cath Lab Tech roles
- 1201 - Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technician - PDPer diem$35.32–$39.83/ hour
- Cardiovascular Tech III (EP Tech) - Cardiac Cath Lab - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Days - Full TimePermanent$51.31–$66.21/ hour
+ 11 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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