NV · Reno · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Reno, NV

The median cath lab technologist pay in the Reno area is $22.64 per hour ($47,090 a year), with the typical range running from $22.55 to $42.65. That ranks 155th of 181 U.S. metro areas for cath lab technologist pay, and 158th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Reno. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Reno.

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Cath Lab Technologist

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Reno, NV

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Cath Lab Technologist pay in Reno, NV

The metro median is 7% below the Nevada statewide median of $24.24 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 50 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Reno metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.46).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.71$38,92042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.55$46,90030% below U.S. median
Median$22.64$47,09030% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$42.65$88,71032% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.17$108,51061% above U.S. median

How Reno ranks

  • 155th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 158th 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.

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What your pay buys in Reno

  • Overall prices in Reno run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.64 median hour buys what $22.41 buys at the national price level, 31% 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 Reno paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$815
  • Per year: $40,752
  • Per month: $3,396
  • Nevada has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Reno

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$146
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,582
13-week assignment$20,566

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 Reno

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System
Reno, NV
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Renown South Meadows Medical Center
Reno, NV
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc
Reno, NV
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
Sparks, NV7 mi$22.64/hr111,520
Carson City, NV28 mi$24.24/hr58,148
Lincoln, CA90 mi$41.00/hr56,268
Rocklin, CA91 mi$41.00/hr75,129
Folsom, CA92 mi$41.00/hr88,091
Roseville, CA95 mi$41.00/hr163,304

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Nevada · Cath Lab Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Nevada

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

Nevada does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

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Common questions

How much do cath lab technologists make in Reno, NV?

Cath Lab Technologists in the Reno metro area have a median pay of $22.64 per hour, about $47,090 a year. The middle half earn between $22.55 and $42.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Reno ranks 158th of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 155th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do cath lab technologists work in Reno?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Reno, led by Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Nevada license to work in Reno as a cath lab technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Reno is $146 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,582 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

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

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