Cardiovascular Technologist
Essentia Health · Fargo, ND
Pay for cath lab technologists in North Dakota centers on $33.10 per hour, or about $68,860 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.83 and the upper quarter over $38.79. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Fargo. That is 2% above the U.S. median of $32.34 per hour. The free report below lists employers near Fargo and what they pay.
Essentia Health · Fargo, ND
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Get my free pay reportNationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 90 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in North Dakota.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.76 | $41,100 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.83 | $47,490 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Median | $33.10 | $68,860 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.79 | $80,680 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.44 | $100,760 | 50% 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.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for North Dakota. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Fargo, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo Va Medical Center Fargo, ND | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo Fargo, ND | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Essentia Health Fargo, ND | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Prairie St John's Fargo, ND | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND | 74 mi | $33.10/hr | 59,845 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 157 mi | $33.40/hr | 72,145 |
| Bismarck, ND | 186 mi | $33.10/hr | 77,772 |
| Maple Grove, MN | 202 mi | $41.13/hr | 72,739 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 205 mi | $41.13/hr | 63,807 |
| Plymouth, MN | 206 mi | $41.13/hr | 78,551 |
Cath Lab Technologist jobs in North Dakota · Cath Lab Technologist jobs nationwide
RCIS or RCES credential, or ARRT with cardiovascular training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Dakota requires for your role with the North Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
North Dakota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Fargo city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Cath Lab Technologists in North Dakota have a median pay of $33.10 per hour, about $68,860 a year. The middle half earn between $22.83 and $38.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Fargo. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Fargo.
RCIS or RCES credential, or ARRT with cardiovascular training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Dakota requires for your role with the North Dakota 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 Fargo is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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