WA · Vancouver · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath Lab Technologist jobs in Vancouver, WA

Pay for cath lab technologists in the Vancouver area centers on $30.15 per hour, or about $62,710 a year. The lower quarter earns under $25.47 and the upper quarter over $52.22. That ranks 110th of 181 U.S. metro areas for cath lab technologist pay, and 125th of 170 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Vancouver. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Vancouver.

Cath Lab Technologist pay in Vancouver, WA

The metro median is 18% below the Washington statewide median of $36.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.34 per hour. BLS counts about 400 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.62$47,05030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$25.47$52,98021% below U.S. median
Median$30.15$62,7107% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.22$108,62061% above U.S. median
Top 10%$63.86$132,83097% above U.S. median

How Vancouver ranks

  • 110th of 181 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 125th of 170 after adjusting for local prices

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 Vancouver

  • Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $30.15 median hour buys what $28.60 buys at the national price level, 12% 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$1,085
  • Per year: $54,270
  • Per month: $4,522
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Vancouver

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$155
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,687
13-week assignment$21,931

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).

Open Cath Lab Technologist roles in Washington

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Vancouver 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 Vancouver

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Vancouver, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
Vancouver, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Cente
Vancouver, WA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5No
Rainier Springs
Vancouver, WA
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
Portland, OR7 mi$30.15/hr635,749
Gresham, OR12 mi$30.15/hr111,507
Salem, OR53 mi$46.42/hr180,406
Albany, OR74 mi$46.42/hr57,156
Corvallis, OR81 mi$46.42/hr61,993
Lacey, WA98 mi$36.76/hr58,644

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 Vancouver, WA?

Cath Lab Technologists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $30.15 per hour, about $62,710 a year. The middle half earn between $25.47 and $52.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 125th of 170 metro areas for cath lab technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 110th of 181 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do cath lab technologists work in Vancouver?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Vancouver, led by Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

The federal per diem benchmark in Vancouver is $155 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 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 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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