IL · Joliet · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Joliet, IL

The median cath lab technologist pay in the Joliet area is $37.83 per hour ($78,690 a year), with the typical range running from $22.49 to $46.42. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Joliet. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Joliet. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Joliet.

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PermanentPosted 28 days ago

Cath Lab Tech

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL

$37.00–$53.59/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 281210
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Cath Lab Technologist pay in Joliet, IL

The metro median is 7% above the Illinois statewide median of $35.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,080 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.61).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$20.92$43,51035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.49$46,78030% below U.S. median
Median$37.83$78,69017% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.42$96,55044% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.45$104,94056% above U.S. median

How Joliet ranks

  • 53rd of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 74th of 170 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 4 Illinois 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 Joliet

  • Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.83 median hour buys what $36.52 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Joliet paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,362
  • Per year: $68,094
  • Per month: $5,674

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Joliet

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$114
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,316
13-week assignment$17,108

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 Joliet

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Saint Joseph Medical Center
Joliet, IL
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes

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
Bolingbrook, IL12 mi$37.83/hr74,756
Naperville, IL16 mi$37.83/hr153,124

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Illinois · Cath Lab Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Illinois

RCIS or RCES credential, or ARRT with cardiovascular training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Illinois 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 Joliet, IL?

Cath Lab Technologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $37.83 per hour, about $78,690 a year. The middle half earn between $22.49 and $46.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Joliet a good place for cath lab technologists once cost of living is counted?

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 74th of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 53rd of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring cath lab technologists in Joliet?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Joliet. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Joliet.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Joliet as a cath lab technologist?

RCIS or RCES credential, or ARRT with cardiovascular training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois 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 Joliet?

The federal per diem benchmark in Joliet is $114 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,316 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 Joliet?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationEvanston, IL · 3 postings$41.76/ hr$34–$54
  • 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
  • MultiCareAuburn, WA · 20 postings$62.98/ hr$47–$82

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2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$41.76High$52

5 Cath Lab Tech postings with published pay in Illinois, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Cath Lab Tech roles

  1. Cardiac Cath Lab TechPermanent
    $34.00–$49.29/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Evanston, IL · posted 7 days ago
  2. Cardiac Cath Lab TechPermanent
    $34.11–$49.41/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL · posted 14 days ago

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