KS · Kansas City · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Kansas City, KS

Cath Lab Technologists in the Kansas City area earn a median of $38.40 per hour, about $79,860 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $26.43 and $43.69. That ranks 41st of 181 U.S. metro areas for cath lab technologist pay, and 26th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Kansas City. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Kansas City.

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Cath Lab Technologist pay in Kansas City, KS

The metro median is 14% above the Kansas statewide median of $33.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 420 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Kansas City metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.30$44,30034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$26.43$54,97018% below U.S. median
Median$38.40$79,86019% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$43.69$90,88035% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.08$104,17055% above U.S. median

How Kansas City ranks

  • 41st of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 26th 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.

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What your pay buys in Kansas City

  • Overall prices in Kansas City run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.40 median hour buys what $41.49 buys at the national price level, 28% 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 Kansas City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,382
  • Per year: $69,120
  • Per month: $5,760

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

Travel assignment per diem in Kansas City

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$135
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

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 Kansas City

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
University Of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, KS
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Providence Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
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
Shawnee, KS8 mi$38.40/hr69,724
Kansas City, MO10 mi$38.40/hr516,032
Lawrence, KS30 mi$33.76/hr97,271
St. Joseph, MO44 mi$36.85/hr71,098
Topeka, KS52 mi$33.76/hr125,467
Manhattan, KS100 mi$33.76/hr54,700

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License and tax basics in Kansas

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

Kansas 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 Kansas City, KS?

Cath Lab Technologists in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $38.40 per hour, about $79,860 a year. The middle half earn between $26.43 and $43.69 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Kansas City ranks 26th of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 41st of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do cath lab technologists work in Kansas City?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kansas City, led by University Of Kansas Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Kansas license to work in Kansas City as a cath lab technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Kansas City is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 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 Kansas City?

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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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