NJ · Perth Amboy · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Perth Amboy, NJ

The median cath lab technologist pay in the Perth Amboy area is $40.73 per hour ($84,720 a year), with the typical range running from $28.42 to $50.10. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Perth Amboy and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Perth Amboy. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Perth Amboy.

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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Cath Lab Tech (R)

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ

$29.02–$58.22/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 278877
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Cath Lab Technologist pay in Perth Amboy, NJ

The metro median is 4% above the New Jersey statewide median of $39.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 3,870 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.30$48,46028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.42$59,11012% below U.S. median
Median$40.73$84,72026% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.10$104,21055% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.62$124,01084% above U.S. median

How Perth Amboy ranks

  • 26th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 79th 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 Perth Amboy

  • Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.73 median hour buys what $36.18 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Perth Amboy paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,466
  • Per year: $73,314
  • Per month: $6,110

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Perth Amboy

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$122
Meals and incidentals per day$80
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).

Hospitals in Perth Amboy

CMS lists 1 hospital in Perth Amboy, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Perth Amboy, NJ
Acute careNonprofit4 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
New Brunswick, NJ9 mi$40.73/hr57,487
Plainfield, NJ10 mi$40.73/hr56,507

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in New Jersey · Cath Lab Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in New Jersey

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

New Jersey 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 Perth Amboy, NJ?

Cath Lab Technologists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $40.73 per hour, about $84,720 a year. The middle half earn between $28.42 and $50.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 79th of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 26th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring cath lab technologists in Perth Amboy?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Perth Amboy.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Perth Amboy as a cath lab technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Perth Amboy is $122 a night for lodging and $80 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 Perth Amboy?

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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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2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$55.00High$64

80 Cath Lab Tech postings with published pay in the US, 68 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Cath Lab Tech roles

  1. Cath Lab Tech (R)Permanent
    $29.02–$58.22/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ · posted 30+ days ago

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