TX · Abilene · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Abilene, TX

Cath Lab Technologists in Texas earn a median of $23.06 per hour, about $47,970 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.51 and $37.23. That is 29% below the U.S. median of $32.34 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Abilene. The free report below lists employers near Abilene and what they pay.

Cath Lab Technologist pay in Abilene, TX

Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 5,130 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in Texas.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.01$35,38047% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.51$38,50043% below U.S. median
Median$23.06$47,97029% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.23$77,44015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.28$98,34046% 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.

What your pay buys in Abilene

  • Overall prices in Abilene run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).

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$830
  • Per year: $41,508
  • Per month: $3,459
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Abilene

ItemFederal 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).

Open Cath Lab Technologist roles in Texas

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Hospitals in Abilene

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Abilene, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Abilene
Abilene, TX
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
San Angelo, TX82 mi$23.06/hr100,159
Wichita Falls, TX122 mi$23.06/hr102,372
Burleson, TX141 mi$23.24/hr56,253
Fort Worth, TX141 mi$23.24/hr1,008,106
Midland, TX142 mi$23.06/hr143,687
Lubbock, TX146 mi$23.06/hr272,086

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Texas · Cath Lab Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Texas

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

Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

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Common questions

How much do cath lab technologists make in Abilene, TX?

Cath Lab Technologists in Texas have a median pay of $23.06 per hour, about $47,970 a year. The middle half earn between $18.51 and $37.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do cath lab technologists work in Abilene?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Abilene, led by Hendrick Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Abilene as a cath lab technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Abilene 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthLUFKIN, TX · 3 postings$40.17/ hr$29–$56
  • 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$29Median$40.17High$56

3 Cath Lab Tech postings with published pay in Texas, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Cath Lab Tech roles

  1. Cath Lab Technologist IIPermanent
    $37.40–$55.63/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX · posted today
  2. Cath Lab Technologist IIPermanent
    $32.30–$48.05/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Lufkin, TX · posted 8 days ago

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