Cath Lab Technologist salary
The median cath lab technologist pay is $55 per hour, or about $114,400 a year, based on 80 postings with published pay from 24 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 80roles with published pay
- $55median pay per hour
- $35–$78typical published range
- 24employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40.55 | $84,340 |
| 25th percentile | $44.17 | $91,879 |
| Median | $55 | $114,400 |
| 75th percentile | $62.67 | $130,354 |
| 90th percentile | $65.80 | $136,866 |
Cath Lab Technologist salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $32.34 per hour, about $67,260 a year, across 61,180 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $56.97 | $118,510 | 80 |
| Hawaii | $51.88 | $107,910 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $49.03 | $101,980 | 1,070 |
| Rhode Island | $48.10 | $100,040 | 200 |
| Idaho | $47.18 | $98,140 | 160 |
| Oregon | $46.42 | $96,550 | 620 |
| Utah | $42.99 | $89,420 | 750 |
| New York | $41.37 | $86,050 | 3,200 |
| District of Columbia | $41.35 | $86,010 | 140 |
| New Hampshire | $41.17 | $85,630 | 190 |
| New Jersey | $39.02 | $81,160 | 2,690 |
| Wyoming | $38.91 | $80,930 | 60 |
| Maryland | $38.84 | $80,780 | 1,000 |
| Connecticut | $38.65 | $80,390 | 530 |
| Maine | $38.33 | $79,730 | 250 |
| Delaware | $38.25 | $79,550 | 340 |
| Virginia | $37.85 | $78,720 | 2,110 |
| Michigan | $37.73 | $78,480 | 1,950 |
| Ohio | $37.40 | $77,790 | 2,280 |
| Missouri | $36.85 | $76,640 | 870 |
| Washington | $36.76 | $76,470 | 1,160 |
| Montana | $36.72 | $76,370 | 160 |
| Illinois | $35.39 | $73,600 | 1,390 |
| Arkansas | $34.10 | $70,930 | 420 |
| Kansas | $33.76 | $70,220 | 470 |
| Georgia | $33.41 | $69,490 | 3,030 |
| Minnesota | $33.40 | $69,480 | 910 |
| Iowa | $33.10 | $68,840 | 440 |
| North Dakota | $33.10 | $68,860 | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $33.00 | $68,630 | 970 |
| Vermont | $32.71 | $68,030 | 60 |
| Indiana | $32.68 | $67,970 | 1,360 |
| Arizona | $31.60 | $65,720 | 1,700 |
| California | $31.12 | $64,720 | 6,110 |
| South Dakota | $31.12 | $64,720 | 210 |
| Florida | $30.77 | $64,000 | 5,840 |
| Tennessee | $30.74 | $63,940 | 1,200 |
| South Carolina | $30.43 | $63,290 | 830 |
| Pennsylvania | $29.77 | $61,920 | 3,340 |
| Nebraska | $29.17 | $60,670 | 300 |
| Kentucky | $28.20 | $58,660 | 910 |
| North Carolina | $27.91 | $58,050 | 1,580 |
| Louisiana | $25.78 | $53,610 | 830 |
| Nevada | $24.24 | $50,430 | 290 |
| Texas | $23.06 | $47,970 | 5,130 |
| Alabama | $21.77 | $45,280 | 1,100 |
| Mississippi | $21.69 | $45,120 | 540 |
| New Mexico | $20.13 | $41,860 | 260 |
| Oklahoma | $19.70 | $40,970 | 760 |
| West Virginia | $17.14 | $35,640 | 470 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $59.76 | $124,300 | 210 |
| Anchorage, AK | $56.97 | $118,510 | 70 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $51.88 | $107,910 | 110 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $50.45 | $104,930 | 90 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $49.95 | $103,900 | 60 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $49.69 | $103,360 | 830 |
| New Haven, CT | $49.29 | $102,520 | 100 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $47.45 | $98,690 | 80 |
| Boise City, ID | $46.95 | $97,650 | 90 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $45.58 | $94,800 | 1,170 |
Cath Lab Technologist pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $65.39 | $136,011 |
| Washington | 22 | $62.98 | $131,009 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $55 | $114,400 |
| Virginia | 10 | $46.78 | $97,292 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $44.59 | $92,758 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $43.27 | $90,002 |
| Illinois | 5 | $41.76 | $86,861 |
| Texas | 3 | $40.17 | $83,554 |
| Maine | 3 | $36.38 | $75,670 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enloe Medical Center | 1 | $70.53 | $146,702 |
| Palomar Health | 2 | $70.48 | $146,598 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | 3 | $69.44 | $144,435 |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System | 3 | $65.39 | $136,011 |
| MultiCare | 20 | $62.98 | $131,009 |
| Sharp HealthCare | 1 | $58.76 | $122,221 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 1 | $58.76 | $122,221 |
| Mass General Brigham | 10 | $55 | $114,400 |
| Sentara Healthcare | 1 | $51.47 | $107,058 |
| ChristianaCare | 2 | $50.68 | $105,414 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 80 postings from 24 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a cath lab technologist make?
The median cath lab technologist pay across 80 postings with published pay is $55 per hour, about $114,400 a year. Half of the postings fall between $44 and $63 per hour.
Which states pay cath lab technologists the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are California ($65.39/hr), Washington ($62.98/hr), Massachusetts ($55/hr).
What do cath lab technologists get paid at other hospitals in the US?
- CommonSpirit HealthFEDERAL WAY, WA$64.19/hr
- MultiCareAuburn, WA$62.98/hr
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA$69.44/hr
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