MN · Lakeville · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Lakeville, MN

Cath Lab Technologists in the Lakeville area earn a median of $41.13 per hour, about $85,550 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $33.40 and $46.22. That ranks 19th of 181 U.S. metro areas for cath lab technologist pay, and 56th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Lakeville metro area. The free report below lists employers near Lakeville and what they pay.

Cath Lab Technologist pay in Lakeville, MN

The metro median is 23% above the Minnesota statewide median of $33.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 350 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.45).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.35$58,97012% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$33.40$69,4703% above U.S. median
Median$41.13$85,55027% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.22$96,14043% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.48$102,92053% above U.S. median

How Lakeville ranks

  • 19th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 56th of 170 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Minnesota metro areas

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 Lakeville

  • Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $41.13 median hour buys what $39.24 buys at the national price level, 21% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,481
  • Per year: $74,034
  • Per month: $6,170

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

Travel assignment per diem in Lakeville

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).

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Hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area

CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, 9 of the 14 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Edina, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Maple Grove Hospital
Maple Grove, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Minneapolis Va Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Cambridge Medical Center
Cambridge, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital
Woodbury, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ridgeview Medical Center
Waconia, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Allina United Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
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
Apple Valley, MN5 mi$41.13/hr55,272
Burnsville, MN6 mi$41.13/hr64,864

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License and tax basics in Minnesota

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

Minnesota 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 Lakeville, MN?

Cath Lab Technologists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $41.13 per hour, about $85,550 a year. The middle half earn between $33.40 and $46.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 56th of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 19th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do cath lab technologists work in Lakeville?

CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, led by M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Lakeville as a cath lab technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Lakeville 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

  • Mayo ClinicMankato, MN · 2 postings$43.70/ hr$33–$55
  • 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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2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$43.27High$55

3 Cath Lab Tech postings with published pay in Minnesota, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Cath Lab Tech roles

  1. Cath Lab TechnologistPermanent
    $36.50–$54.77/ hour
    Mayo Clinic · Mankato, MN · posted 7 days ago
  2. Cardiovascular Tech (CVT) - Heart Rhythm ServicesPermanent
    $33.39–$50.13/ hour
    Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN · posted 10 days ago

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