MN · Rochester · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Rochester, MN

Cath Lab Technologists in the Rochester area earn a median of $22.69 per hour, about $47,200 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.69 and $28.47. That ranks 154th of 181 U.S. metro areas for cath lab technologist pay, and 140th of 170 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Rochester. The free report below lists employers near Rochester and what they pay.

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Cath Lab Technologist pay in Rochester, MN

The metro median is 32% below the Minnesota statewide median of $33.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 390 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Rochester metro area, 3.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 8.13).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.69$47,20030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.69$47,20030% below U.S. median
Median$22.69$47,20030% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.47$59,22012% below U.S. median
Top 10%$38.79$80,68020% above U.S. median

How Rochester ranks

  • 154th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 140th of 170 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Rochester

  • Overall prices in Rochester run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.69 median hour buys what $24.98 buys at the national price level, 23% 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.

Estimate your Rochester paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$817
  • Per year: $40,842
  • Per month: $3,404

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

Travel assignment per diem in Rochester

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$127
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,449
13-week assignment$18,837

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 Rochester

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rochester, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
Rochester, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Olmsted Medical Center
Rochester, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Community Behavioral Health Hospital Rochester
Rochester, MN
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
Lakeville, MN60 mi$41.13/hr77,971
Apple Valley, MN62 mi$41.13/hr55,272
La Crosse, WI64 mi$33.00/hr51,049
Eagan, MN65 mi$41.13/hr67,240
Burnsville, MN65 mi$41.13/hr64,864
Woodbury, MN65 mi$41.13/hr80,596

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Cath Lab Technologist salary in Minnesota

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.

Minnesota state guide

Other healthcare roles in Rochester

Rochester city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do cath lab technologists make in Rochester, MN?

Cath Lab Technologists in the Rochester metro area have a median pay of $22.69 per hour, about $47,200 a year. The middle half earn between $22.69 and $28.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Rochester ranks 140th of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 154th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring cath lab technologists in Rochester?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Rochester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rochester.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Rochester 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 Rochester?

The federal per diem benchmark in Rochester is $127 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,449 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 Rochester?

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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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