TX · Little Elm · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Little Elm, TX

Cath Lab Technologists in the Little Elm area earn a median of $23.24 per hour, about $48,340 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.92 and $37.31. That ranks 149th of 181 U.S. metro areas for cath lab technologist pay, and 156th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 87 hospitals in the Little Elm metro area. The free report below lists employers near Little Elm and what they pay.

Cath Lab Technologist pay in Little Elm, TX

The metro median is 1% above the Texas statewide median of $23.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,350 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.51$38,50043% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.92$43,51035% below U.S. median
Median$23.24$48,34028% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.31$77,60015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.14$100,13049% above U.S. median

How Little Elm ranks

  • 149th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 156th of 170 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 Little Elm

  • Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.24 median hour buys what $22.54 buys at the national price level, 30% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$837
  • Per year: $41,832
  • Per month: $3,486
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Little Elm

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 the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area

CMS lists 87 hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, 33 of the 52 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
Frisco, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas
Dallas, TX
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center At Irving
Irving, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance
Fort Worth, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F
Fort Worth, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Hospital Mansfield
Mansfield, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Denton, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
Flower Mound, TX
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
Rockwall, TX
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton
Denton, TX
Acute careOther5 of 5Yes

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
Frisco, TX6 mi$23.24/hr235,208
Lewisville, TX10 mi$23.24/hr135,983

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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 Little Elm, TX?

Cath Lab Technologists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $23.24 per hour, about $48,340 a year. The middle half earn between $20.92 and $37.31 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Little Elm a good place for cath lab technologists once cost of living is counted?

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 156th of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 149th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do cath lab technologists work in Little Elm?

CMS lists 87 hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, led by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Little Elm 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 Little Elm?

The federal per diem benchmark in Little Elm 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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Pay report · Cath Lab Tech near Little Elm, TX
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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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