NC · Raleigh · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Raleigh, NC

Cath Lab Technologists in North Carolina earn a median of $27.91 per hour, about $58,050 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.67 and $39.68. That is 14% below the U.S. median of $32.34 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Raleigh. The free report below lists employers near Raleigh and what they pay.

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Cath Lab Technologist pay in Raleigh, NC

Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,580 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in North Carolina.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.62$36,65046% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.67$38,83042% below U.S. median
Median$27.91$58,05014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.68$82,53023% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.06$102,04052% above U.S. median

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 Raleigh

  • Overall prices in Raleigh-Cary run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.5).

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$1,005
  • Per year: $50,238
  • Per month: $4,186

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for North Carolina. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Raleigh

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$131
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,435
13-week assignment$18,655

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).

Open Cath Lab Technologist roles in North Carolina

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Hospitals in Raleigh

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
Raleigh, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Holly Hill Mental Health Services
Raleigh, NC
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Triangle Springs
Raleigh, NC
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
Cary, NC11 mi$27.91/hr182,659
Wake Forest, NC12 mi$27.91/hr56,764
Durham, NC18 mi$27.91/hr301,870
Chapel Hill, NC23 mi$27.91/hr64,028
Rocky Mount, NC48 mi$27.91/hr54,541
Burlington, NC49 mi$27.91/hr61,365

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License and tax basics in North Carolina

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

North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

North Carolina state guide

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Common questions

How much do cath lab technologists make in Raleigh, NC?

Cath Lab Technologists in North Carolina have a median pay of $27.91 per hour, about $58,050 a year. The middle half earn between $18.67 and $39.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do cath lab technologists work in Raleigh?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Raleigh, led by Rex Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Raleigh as a cath lab technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Raleigh is $131 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,435 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

  • Advocate HealthNorth Carolina · 3 postings$44.38/ hr$36–$57
  • 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$36Median$44.59High$56

4 Cath Lab Tech postings with published pay in North Carolina, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Cath Lab Tech roles

  1. Cardiovascular Technologist IVPermanent
    $36.47–$53.16/ hour
    ECU Health · Greenville, NC · posted today
  2. Cardiovascular Specialist IPermanent
    $35.50–$53.25/ hour
    Advocate Health · North Carolina · posted 2 days ago

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