WA · Bellingham · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Bellingham, WA

Cath Lab Technologists in Washington earn a median of $36.76 per hour, about $76,470 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.84 and $56.21. That is 14% above the U.S. median of $32.34 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bellingham. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bellingham.

Cath Lab Technologist pay in Bellingham, WA

Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,160 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in Washington.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.68$49,25027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.84$59,99011% below U.S. median
Median$36.76$76,47014% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$56.21$116,92074% above U.S. median
Top 10%$62.16$129,29092% 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 Bellingham

  • Overall prices in Bellingham run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.9).

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$1,323
  • Per year: $66,168
  • Per month: $5,514
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Bellingham

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 Washington

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Bellingham as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Cardiovascular Tech

CommonSpirit Health · Federal Way, WA

$48.44–$83.53/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 102035831792
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Bellingham

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bellingham, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center
Bellingham, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No

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
Marysville, WA49 mi$40.38/hr76,209
Everett, WA56 mi$40.38/hr113,011
Bothell, WA69 mi$40.38/hr51,770
Shoreline, WA69 mi$40.38/hr66,251
Kirkland, WA74 mi$40.38/hr95,499
Redmond, WA76 mi$40.38/hr82,195

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Washington · Cath Lab Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Washington

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

Washington 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 Bellingham, WA?

Cath Lab Technologists in Washington have a median pay of $36.76 per hour, about $76,470 a year. The middle half earn between $28.84 and $56.21 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do cath lab technologists work in Bellingham?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bellingham, led by Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Bellingham as a cath lab technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Bellingham 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.

Does Valorem Health place cath lab technologists in Bellingham?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthFEDERAL WAY, WA · 2 postings$64.19/ hr$47–$84
  • MultiCareAuburn, WA · 20 postings$62.98/ hr$47–$82
  • 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

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2What they are offering now

Low$47Median$62.98High$82

22 Cath Lab Tech postings with published pay in Washington, 15 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 22 Cath Lab Tech roles

  1. Cardiovascular TechPermanent
    $48.44–$83.53/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Federal Way, WA · posted today
  2. Cardiovascular Technologist Pulse Procedural Float Pool Cath Lab/IRPermanent
    $47.25–$78.09/ hour
    MultiCare · Puyallup, WA · posted 3 days ago

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