Cath Lab Technologist salary in California
Cath Lab Technologists in California earn a median of $31.12 per hour, about $64,720 a year, 4% below the U.S. median of $32.34. The middle half earn between $30.63 and $50.60 per hour. The highest median among California metro areas is in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, at $59.76 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $31.12median pay per hour
- $64,720median pay per year
- 6,110employed in California
- #34of 50 states by median pay
Cath Lab Technologist pay in California: percentiles
| Level | California per hour | California per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $26.66 | $55,450 | $18.22 |
| Lower quartile | $30.63 | $63,710 | $22.34 |
| Median | $31.12 | $64,720 | $32.34 |
| Upper quartile | $50.60 | $105,250 | $43.96 |
| Top 10% | $66.46 | $138,240 | $52.36 |
Cath Lab Technologist pay by metro area in California
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs California median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $59.76 | $124,300 | 210 | 92% above | $54.12 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $50.45 | $104,930 | 90 | 62% above | $50.01 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $49.95 | $103,900 | 60 | 61% above | $45.19 |
| Vallejo, CA | $44.26 | $92,050 | 70 | 42% above | $40.80 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44.07 | $91,660 | 500 | 42% above | $38.12 |
| Modesto, CA | $41.08 | $85,440 | 80 | 32% above | $39.46 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $41.00 | $85,270 | 330 | 32% above | $38.44 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $39.94 | $83,070 | 50 | 28% above | $37.06 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $37.40 | $77,790 | 420 | 20% above | $35.14 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $37.29 | $77,570 | 60 | 20% above | $35.48 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $36.59 | $76,110 | 520 | 18% above | $32.70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $30.63 | $63,710 | 3,060 | 2% below | $26.97 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $30.36 | $63,150 | 100 | 2% below | $27.90 |
| Fresno, CA | $29.64 | $61,650 | 130 | 5% below | $29.01 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Cath Lab Technologist pay in states next to California
What employers are posting in California
- 13roles with published pay
- $65.39median pay per hour
- $48–$83typical published range
- 8employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System | 3 | $65.39 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | 3 | $69.44 |
| Palomar Health | 2 | $70.48 |
| Sharp HealthCare | 1 | $58.76 |
| San Antonio Regional Hospital | 1 | $32.29 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $51 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 1 | $58.76 |
| Enloe Medical Center | 1 | $70.53 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 13 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Cath Lab Technologist jobs in California · Cath Lab Technologist salary nationwide · California state guide
Common questions
How much does a cath lab technologist make in California?
The median is $31.12 per hour, about $64,720 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $26.66 and the top 10% earn over $66.46 (BLS, May 2024).
Which California city pays cath lab technologists the most?
Among California metro areas, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA has the highest median at $59.76 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does California rank for cath lab technologist pay?
California ranks 34th of 50 states by median cath lab technologist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Palomar HealthEscondido, CA · 2 postings$70.48/ hr$58–$83
- 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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13 Cath Lab Tech postings with published pay in California, 13 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 Cath Lab Tech roles
- 1201 - Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technician - PDPer diem$35.32–$39.83/ hour
- Cardiovascular Tech III (EP Tech) - Cardiac Cath Lab - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Days - Full TimePermanent$51.31–$66.21/ hour
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