MA · Medford · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Medford, MA

Pay for cath lab technologists in the Medford area centers on $49.69 per hour, or about $103,360 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.52 and the upper quarter over $76.32. The CMS hospital directory lists 27 hospitals in the Medford metro area. That ranks 6th of 181 U.S. metro areas for cath lab technologist pay, and 10th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Medford and what they pay.

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Cath Lab Technologist pay in Medford, MA

The metro median is 1% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $49.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 830 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.77).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.73$49,36027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.52$78,04016% above U.S. median
Median$49.69$103,36054% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$76.32$158,750136% above U.S. median
Top 10%$96.64$201,010199% above U.S. median

How Medford ranks

  • 6th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 10th 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 Medford

  • Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.69 median hour buys what $45.90 buys at the national price level, 42% 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 Medford paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,789
  • Per year: $89,442
  • Per month: $7,454

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

Travel assignment per diem in Medford

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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton area

CMS lists 27 hospitals in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area, 7 of the 20 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Brigham And Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
New England Baptist Hospital
Boston, MA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Newton, MA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
North Shore Medical Center -
Salem, MA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge, MA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Dover, NH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Anna Jaques Hospital
Newburyport, MA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
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
Somerville, MA2 mi$49.69/hr82,149
Malden, MA3 mi$49.69/hr66,693

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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 Medford, MA?

Cath Lab Technologists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $49.69 per hour, about $103,360 a year. The middle half earn between $37.52 and $76.32 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 10th of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 6th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring cath lab technologists in Medford?

We list 10 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Medford.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Medford 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 Medford?

The federal per diem benchmark in Medford 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.

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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

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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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