CA · Napa · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Napa, CA

Pay for cath lab technologists in California centers on $31.12 per hour, or about $64,720 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.63 and the upper quarter over $50.60. That is 4% below the U.S. median of $32.34 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Napa. The free report below lists employers near Napa and what they pay.

Cath Lab Technologist pay in Napa, CA

Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 6,110 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in California.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.66$55,45018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.63$63,7105% below U.S. median
Median$31.12$64,7204% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.60$105,25056% above U.S. median
Top 10%$66.46$138,240106% 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.

What your pay buys in Napa

  • Overall prices in Napa run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 97% above the U.S. average (index 197.4).

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$1,120
  • Per year: $56,016
  • Per month: $4,668

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for California. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Napa

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$234
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,282
13-week assignment$29,666

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).

Open Cath Lab Technologist roles in California

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Napa as they open.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Cardiovascular Technician

San Antonio Regional Hospital · Upland, CA

$25.83–$38.75/ hour
  • PER_DIEM
  • Req 16052
New this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Cath Lab Tech II

Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA

$48.30–$72.45/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R26_0000001496
New this week
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Hospitals in Napa

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Napa, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Providence Queen Of The Valley Medical Center
Napa, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Dept Of State Hospitals - Napa
Napa, CA
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
Vallejo, CA13 mi$44.26/hr123,475
Fairfield, CA15 mi$44.26/hr122,646
Petaluma, CA18 mi$39.94/hr59,393
Vacaville, CA18 mi$44.26/hr103,994
Novato, CA20 mi$44.07/hr52,311
Richmond, CA24 mi$44.07/hr115,353

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.

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Napa

Napa city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do cath lab technologists make in Napa, CA?

Cath Lab Technologists in California have a median pay of $31.12 per hour, about $64,720 a year. The middle half earn between $30.63 and $50.60 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do cath lab technologists work in Napa?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Napa, led by Providence Queen Of The Valley Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Napa 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 Napa?

The federal per diem benchmark in Napa is $234 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,282 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Cath Lab Tech pay reportNapa, 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

  1. 1201 - Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technician - PDPer diem
    $35.32–$39.83/ hour
    Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System · Salinas, CA · posted yesterday
  2. Cardiovascular Tech III (EP Tech) - Cardiac Cath Lab - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Days - Full TimePermanent
    $51.31–$66.21/ hour
    Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA · posted 2 days ago

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