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Cath Lab Technologist II
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$37.40–$55.63/ hour
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Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Baytown, TX
Pay for cath lab technologists in the Baytown area centers on $24.09 per hour, or about $50,100 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.28 and the upper quarter over $37.51. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Baytown. That ranks 142nd of 181 U.S. metro areas for cath lab technologist pay, and 144th of 170 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Baytown.
- $24.09median pay per hour, Houston
- $21–$38typical range per hour
- 1,230cath lab technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 4% above the Texas statewide median of $23.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,230 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.22 | $37,900 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.28 | $44,260 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.09 | $50,100 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.51 | $78,020 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.43 | $98,650 | 47% above U.S. median |
How Baytown ranks
- 142nd of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 144th of 170 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 10 Texas metro areas
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 Baytown
- Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.09 median hour buys what $24.42 buys at the national price level, 24% below 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 Baytown paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$867
- Per year: $43,362
- Per month: $3,614
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Baytown
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
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 Baytown
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Baytown, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Baytown, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baytown Medical Center Lp Baytown, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena, TX | 13 mi | $24.09/hr | 149,617 |
| League City, TX | 21 mi | $24.09/hr | 118,456 |
| Beaumont, TX | 54 mi | $26.95/hr | 112,893 |
| Port Arthur, TX | 65 mi | $26.95/hr | 55,799 |
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 Baytown, TX?
Cath Lab Technologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $24.09 per hour, about $50,100 a year. The middle half earn between $21.28 and $37.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Baytown a good place for cath lab technologists once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 144th of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 142nd of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring cath lab technologists in Baytown?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Baytown.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Baytown 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 Baytown?
The federal per diem benchmark in Baytown is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 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
- Cath Lab Technologist IIPermanent$37.40–$55.63/ hour
- Cath Lab Technologist IIPermanent$32.30–$48.05/ hour
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