IN · Hammond · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Hammond, IN

Pay for cath lab technologists in the Hammond area centers on $37.83 per hour, or about $78,690 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.49 and the upper quarter over $46.42. The CMS hospital directory lists 72 hospitals in the Hammond metro area. That ranks 53rd of 181 U.S. metro areas for cath lab technologist pay, and 74th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Hammond and what they pay.

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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 Hammond, IN

The metro median is 16% above the Indiana statewide median of $32.68 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 Hammond ranks

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

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 Hammond

  • 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 Hammond 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 Hammond

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area

CMS lists 72 hospitals in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, 22 of the 52 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital
Evanston, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
Dekalb, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry
Mchenry, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers
New Lenox, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
St Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Downers Grove, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Gary, IN8 mi$37.83/hr67,555
Oak Lawn, IL15 mi$37.83/hr56,531

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Cath Lab Technologist salary in Indiana

License and tax basics in Indiana

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

Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Hammond

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Common questions

How much do cath lab technologists make in Hammond, IN?

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 Hammond 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 Hammond?

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 Hammond.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Hammond as a cath lab technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Hammond is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 Hammond?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • 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
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 9 postings$55.00/ hr$50–$60

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80 Cath Lab Tech postings with published pay in the US, 68 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

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