PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Cath Lab Tech (R)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ
$29.02–$58.22/ hour
Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Union City, NJ
The median cath lab technologist pay in the Union City 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 Union City and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Union City metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Union City.
- $40.73median pay per hour, New York
- $28–$50typical range per hour
- 3,870cath lab technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Get my free pay reportCath Lab Technologist pay in Union City, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.30 | $48,460 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.42 | $59,110 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.73 | $84,720 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.10 | $104,210 | 55% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.62 | $124,010 | 84% above U.S. median |
How Union City 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 Union City
- 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 Union City 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 Union City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $156 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,694 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,022 |
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 the New York-Newark-Jersey City area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, 15 of the 38 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hospital For Special Surgery New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Centrastate Medical Center Freehold, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Cath Lab Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken, NJ | 2 mi | $40.73/hr | 59,149 |
| West New York, NJ | 2 mi | $40.73/hr | 52,975 |
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 Union City, 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 Union City 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 Union City?
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 Union City.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Union City 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 Union City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Union City is $156 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,694 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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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
- Cath Lab Tech (R)Permanent$29.02–$58.22/ hour
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