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Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist
Kaiser Permanente · Santa Rosa, CA
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Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Santa Rosa, CA
Pay for cath lab technologists in the Santa Rosa area centers on $39.94 per hour, or about $83,070 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.83 and the upper quarter over $52.76. That ranks 30th of 181 U.S. metro areas for cath lab technologist pay, and 70th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Santa Rosa. The free report below lists employers near Santa Rosa and what they pay.
- $39.94median pay per hour, Santa Rosa
- $32–$53typical range per hour
- 50cath lab technologists employed in the metro area
- 108cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Cath Lab Technologist pay in Santa Rosa, CA
The metro median is 28% above the California statewide median of $31.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 50 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.62).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.07 | $60,470 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.83 | $66,210 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.94 | $83,070 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.76 | $109,740 | 63% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $66.97 | $139,300 | 107% above U.S. median |
How Santa Rosa ranks
- 30th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 70th of 170 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th 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.
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- Overall prices in Santa Rosa-Petaluma run 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 40% above the U.S. average (index 139.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.94 median hour buys what $37.06 buys at the national price level, 15% 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 Santa Rosa paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,438
- Per year: $71,892
- Per month: $5,991
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Santa Rosa
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $157 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,701 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,113 |
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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1201 - Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technician - PD
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System · Salinas, CA
$35.32–$39.83/ hour
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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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Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lynwood, CA
$42.00–$60.00/ hour
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Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$55.55–$83.33/ hour
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Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$48.30–$72.45/ hour
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Hospitals in Santa Rosa
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Santa Rosa, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital Santa Rosa, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Santa Rosa, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Aurora Behavioral Healthcare-Santa Rosa, Llc Santa Rosa, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petaluma, CA | 15 mi | $39.94/hr | 59,393 |
| Napa, CA | 24 mi | $31.12/hr | 76,921 |
| Novato, CA | 26 mi | $44.07/hr | 52,311 |
| Vallejo, CA | 34 mi | $44.26/hr | 123,475 |
| San Rafael, CA | 34 mi | $44.07/hr | 59,961 |
| Fairfield, CA | 39 mi | $44.26/hr | 122,646 |
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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 Santa Rosa, CA?
Cath Lab Technologists in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area have a median pay of $39.94 per hour, about $83,070 a year. The middle half earn between $31.83 and $52.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Santa Rosa a good place for cath lab technologists once cost of living is counted?
Santa Rosa-Petaluma ranks 70th of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 30th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Where do cath lab technologists work in Santa Rosa?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Santa Rosa, led by Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa?
The federal per diem benchmark in Santa Rosa is $157 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,701 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 reportSanta Rosa, 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
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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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