MA · Chicopee · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Chicopee, MA

Pay for cath lab technologists in the Chicopee area centers on $29.35 per hour, or about $61,040 a year. The lower quarter earns under $19.69 and the upper quarter over $41.26. That is 9% below the U.S. median of $32.34 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in the Chicopee metro area. The free report below lists employers near Chicopee and what they pay.

Cath Lab Technologist pay in Chicopee, MA

The metro median is 40% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $49.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.74$38,98042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.69$40,96039% below U.S. median
Median$29.35$61,0409% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$41.26$85,82028% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.18$104,37055% 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.

What your pay buys in Chicopee

  • Overall prices in Springfield run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 75.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.35 median hour buys what $30.55 buys at the national price level, 6% below 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,057
  • Per year: $52,830
  • Per month: $4,403

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

Travel assignment per diem in Chicopee

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$128
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,414
13-week assignment$18,382

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).

Open Cath Lab Technologist roles in Massachusetts

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Hospitals in the Springfield area

CMS lists 5 hospitals in the Springfield area, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Holyoke Medical Center
Holyoke, MA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Mercy Medical Ctr
Springfield, MA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Miravista Behavioral Health Center
Holyoke, MA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
Holyoke, MA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Springfield, MA5 mi$29.35/hr154,888
Hartford, CT29 mi$37.86/hr122,129
New Britain, CT36 mi$38.65/hr75,871
Bristol, CT39 mi$38.65/hr62,195
Worcester, MA40 mi$40.92/hr211,286
Meriden, CT46 mi$38.65/hr60,849

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License and tax basics in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts 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 Chicopee, MA?

Cath Lab Technologists in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $29.35 per hour, about $61,040 a year. The middle half earn between $19.69 and $41.26 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do cath lab technologists work in Chicopee?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in the Springfield area, led by Holyoke Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Chicopee as a cath lab technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Chicopee is $128 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 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 Chicopee?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

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

2What they are offering now

Low$50Median$55.00High$60

9 Cath Lab Tech postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 9 Cath Lab Tech roles

  1. Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist - EPPermanent
    $50.00–$60.29/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA · posted yesterday
  2. Interventional Cardiovascular TechnologistPermanent
    $50.00–$60.29/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA · posted 14 days ago

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