Cardiovascular Technologist (Cert) Electrophysiology
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lewiston, ME
Pay for cath lab technologists in the Portland area centers on $38.33 per hour, or about $79,730 a year. The lower quarter earns under $26.71 and the upper quarter over $47.60. That ranks 44th of 181 U.S. metro areas for cath lab technologist pay, and 66th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Portland. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Portland.
The metro median is in line with the Maine statewide median of $38.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 160 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Portland-South Portland metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.39).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.68 | $47,170 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.71 | $55,560 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.33 | $79,730 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.60 | $99,010 | 47% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.19 | $102,320 | 52% above U.S. median |
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.
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.
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| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $152 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,624 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,112 |
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).
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Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lewiston, ME
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lewiston, ME
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Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lewiston, ME
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Portland, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, ME | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital Portland, ME | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill, MA | 74 mi | $49.69/hr | 68,291 |
| Manchester, NH | 78 mi | $41.77/hr | 116,386 |
| Lawrence, MA | 81 mi | $49.69/hr | 89,332 |
| Peabody, MA | 86 mi | $49.69/hr | 55,418 |
| Lynn, MA | 89 mi | $49.69/hr | 103,489 |
| Lowell, MA | 89 mi | $49.69/hr | 120,418 |
Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Maine · Cath Lab Technologist jobs nationwide
RCIS or RCES credential, or ARRT with cardiovascular training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maine requires for your role with the Maine licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Maine taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Portland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Cath Lab Technologists in the Portland-South Portland metro area have a median pay of $38.33 per hour, about $79,730 a year. The middle half earn between $26.71 and $47.60 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Portland-South Portland ranks 66th of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 44th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Portland, led by Mainehealth Maine Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
RCIS or RCES credential, or ARRT with cardiovascular training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maine requires for your role with the Maine licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
The federal per diem benchmark in Portland is $152 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,624 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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