Cardiovascular Technologist IV
ECU Health · Greenville, NC
The median cath lab technologist pay in North Carolina is $27.91 per hour ($58,050 a year), with the typical range running from $18.67 to $39.68. That is 14% below the U.S. median of $32.34 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in the Wake Forest metro area. The free report below lists employers near Wake Forest and what they pay.
Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,580 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in North Carolina.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.62 | $36,650 | 46% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.67 | $38,830 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.91 | $58,050 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.68 | $82,530 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.06 | $102,040 | 52% 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.
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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| Item | Federal 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).
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Wake Forest as they open.
ECU Health · Greenville, NC
Advocate Health · North Carolina
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Advocate Health · North Carolina
Advocate Health · North Carolina
CMS lists 6 hospitals in the Raleigh-Cary area, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rex Hospital Raleigh, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Wakemed, Cary Hospital Cary, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Wakemed, Raleigh Campus Raleigh, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Holly Hill Mental Health Services Raleigh, NC | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health Garner, NC | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Triangle Springs Raleigh, NC | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | 12 mi | $27.91/hr | 499,825 |
| Cary, NC | 21 mi | $27.91/hr | 182,659 |
| Durham, NC | 22 mi | $27.91/hr | 301,870 |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 30 mi | $27.91/hr | 64,028 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 39 mi | $27.91/hr | 54,541 |
| Burlington, NC | 54 mi | $27.91/hr | 61,365 |
Cath Lab Technologist jobs in North Carolina · Cath Lab Technologist jobs nationwide
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.
Wake Forest city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
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).
CMS lists 6 hospitals in the Raleigh-Cary area, led by Rex Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Wake Forest 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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