CA · Porterville · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Porterville, CA

Cath Lab Technologists in California earn a median of $31.12 per hour, about $64,720 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.63 and $50.60. That is 4% below the U.S. median of $32.34 per hour. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Porterville and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Porterville.

Open Cath Lab Technologist roles near Porterville

Roles in other cities of the Visalia area.

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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Per diemPosted 8 days ago

Per Diem Cath Lab Tech

Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA

$55.55–$83.33/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R26_0000002247
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Cath Lab Technologist pay in Porterville, 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 Porterville

  • Overall prices in Visalia run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.1).

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 Porterville paycheck

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 Porterville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$131
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,477
13-week assignment$19,201

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 Porterville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Porterville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Porterville Developmental Center
Porterville, CA
Acute careGovernment 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
Tulare, CA20 mi$31.12/hr72,601
Delano, CA24 mi$50.45/hr53,198
Visalia, CA25 mi$31.12/hr146,271
Hanford, CA39 mi$31.12/hr60,594
Bakersfield, CA49 mi$50.45/hr417,468
Clovis, CA64 mi$29.64/hr127,993

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

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Common questions

How much do cath lab technologists make in Porterville, 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).

Who is hiring cath lab technologists in Porterville?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Visalia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Porterville.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Porterville is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 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 reportPorterville, 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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