IL · Oak Lawn · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Oak Lawn, IL

The median cath lab technologist pay in the Oak Lawn area is $37.83 per hour ($78,690 a year), with the typical range running from $22.49 to $46.42. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Oak Lawn and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Oak Lawn. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Oak Lawn.

Open Cath Lab Technologist roles near Oak Lawn

Roles in other cities of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Cardiac Cath Lab Tech

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Evanston, IL

$34.00–$49.29/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 284360
New this week
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Cardiac Cath Lab Tech

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL

$34.11–$49.41/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 283774
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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 Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn

  • 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 Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$195
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,009
13-week assignment$26,117

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 Oak Lawn

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Cicero, IL9 mi$37.83/hr82,090
Orland Park, IL9 mi$37.83/hr58,020

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

Cath Lab Technologist salary in Illinois

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.

Illinois state guide

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Common questions

How much do cath lab technologists make in Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Oak Lawn.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn?

The federal per diem benchmark in Oak Lawn is $195 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,009 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 Oak Lawn?

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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

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Illinois list

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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