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1201 - Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technician - PD
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System · Salinas, CA
$35.32–$39.83/ hour
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Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Palo Alto, CA
Pay for cath lab technologists in the Palo Alto area centers on $59.76 per hour, or about $124,300 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.03 and the upper quarter over $90.45. That ranks 1st of 181 U.S. metro areas for cath lab technologist pay, and 1st of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Palo Alto. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Palo Alto.
- $59.76median pay per hour, San Jose
- $39–$90typical range per hour
- 210cath lab technologists employed in the metro area
- 110cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Cath Lab Technologist pay in Palo Alto, CA
The metro median is 92% above the California statewide median of $31.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 210 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.47).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.60 | $65,730 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.03 | $81,180 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Median | $59.76 | $124,300 | 85% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $90.45 | $188,140 | 180% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $107.92 | $224,470 | 234% above U.S. median |
How Palo Alto ranks
- 1st of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 1st of 170 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Palo Alto
- Overall prices in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara run 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 112% above the U.S. average (index 211.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $59.76 median hour buys what $54.12 buys at the national price level, 67% 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$2,151
- Per year: $107,568
- Per month: $8,964
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Palo Alto
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $192 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,988 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,844 |
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
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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
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Cardiovascular Technician
San Antonio Regional Hospital · Upland, CA
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Cath Lab Tech, CVRT - Angiography
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lynwood, CA
$42.00–$60.00/ hour
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Per Diem Cardiac Cath Lab Tech
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$55.55–$83.33/ hour
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Cath Lab Tech II
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$48.30–$72.45/ hour
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Hospitals in Palo Alto
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Palo Alto, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Va Medical Center Palo Alto, CA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp At Stanford Palo Alto, CA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, CA | 4 mi | $59.76/hr | 87,316 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 6 mi | $59.76/hr | 156,792 |
| Redwood City, CA | 9 mi | $44.07/hr | 82,982 |
| Fremont, CA | 13 mi | $44.07/hr | 228,192 |
| San Mateo, CA | 15 mi | $44.07/hr | 103,006 |
| Union City, CA | 16 mi | $44.07/hr | 66,196 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do cath lab technologists make in Palo Alto, CA?
Cath Lab Technologists in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area have a median pay of $59.76 per hour, about $124,300 a year. The middle half earn between $39.03 and $90.45 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Palo Alto a good place for cath lab technologists once cost of living is counted?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ranks 1st of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 1st of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% above the U.S. average.
Where do cath lab technologists work in Palo Alto?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Palo Alto, led by Palo Alto Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?
The federal per diem benchmark in Palo Alto is $192 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,988 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 reportPalo Alto, 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
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