Cath Lab Technologist II
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
The median cath lab technologist pay in the Corpus Christi area is $18.16 per hour ($37,770 a year), with the typical range running from $18.09 to $36.01. That ranks 173rd of 181 U.S. metro areas for cath lab technologist pay, and 167th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Corpus Christi. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Corpus Christi.
The metro median is 21% below the Texas statewide median of $23.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 100 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Corpus Christi metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.29).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.67 | $32,590 | 52% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.09 | $37,630 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.16 | $37,770 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.01 | $74,900 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.57 | $94,790 | 41% 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 | $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).
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CMS lists 4 hospitals in Corpus Christi, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Medical Center,The Corpus Christi, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital Corpus Christi, TX | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria, TX | 75 mi | $23.06/hr | 66,020 |
| Harlingen, TX | 113 mi | $23.06/hr | 72,234 |
| Edinburg, TX | 116 mi | $22.80/hr | 108,733 |
| Brownsville, TX | 123 mi | $23.06/hr | 191,967 |
| McAllen, TX | 125 mi | $22.80/hr | 148,782 |
| Pharr, TX | 127 mi | $22.80/hr | 81,142 |
Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Texas · Cath Lab Technologist jobs nationwide
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.
Corpus Christi city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Cath Lab Technologists in the Corpus Christi metro area have a median pay of $18.16 per hour, about $37,770 a year. The middle half earn between $18.09 and $36.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Corpus Christi ranks 167th of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 173rd of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Corpus Christi, led by Corpus Christi Medical Center,The. 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 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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Corpus Christi 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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