Cardiac Cath Tech Salary in the United States

How much does a Cardiac Cath Tech make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cardiac Cath Tech in the United States is $67,942 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Cardiac Cath Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,480
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,393 to $71,888
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,342
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Cardiac Cath Tech Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $71,888 $5,991 $1,382 $35
Average $67,942 $5,662 $1,307 $33
25th Percentile $62,393 $5,199 $1,200 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Cardiac Cath Tech Salaries

A Cardiac Cath Tech's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cardiac Cath Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cardiac Cath Tech's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $66,632
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $66,786
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,634
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,353
  • Expert (over 8 years): $70,476
Levels Salary
Entry Level Cardiac Cath Tech$66,632
Intermediate Level Cardiac Cath Tech$66,786
Senior Level Cardiac Cath Tech$68,634
Specialist Level Cardiac Cath Tech$70,353
Expert Level Cardiac Cath Tech$70,476
$66,632 0 yr
$66,786 < 2 yrs
$68,634 2-4 yrs
$70,353 5-8 yrs
$70,476 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Cardiac Cath Teches

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $85,695
  • San Francisco: $84,852
  • Oakland: $82,970

What Skills Can Increase a Cardiac Cath Tech's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 2.43% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Basic Life Support (Mentioned in 2.02% Job Postings): BLS is a level of medical care which is used for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care by advanced life support providers. It can be provided by trained medical personnel.
  • Quality Assurance (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 2.43%
Basic Life Support 2.02%
Quality Assurance 1.3%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Cardiac Cath Tech's salary.
  • Stress Testing: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Physiology: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Stress Testing
$83,568
23%
Physiology
$82,889
22%
Collaboration
$82,209
21%
Quality Improvement
$81,530
20%
Diagnostic Testing
$79,492
17%
Quality Assurance
$79,492
17%
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How Education impacts a Cardiac Cath Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Cardiac Cath Teches enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Cardiac Cath Tech with a Associate's Degree is between $81,825 and $86,658).

Cardiac Cath Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Cardiac Cath Tech
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 35.3%
Associates 37.4%
Bachelors 23.4%
Masters 3.0%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Cardiac Cath Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cardiac Cath Tech's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Cardiac Cath Tech

Salaries for a Cardiac Cath Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $66,143 in 2023 to around $65,004 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cardiac Cath Tech salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Cardiac Cath Tech Over Time

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2023
$66,143
2024
$65,796
2025
$65,004
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2023 $66,143
2024 $65,796
2025 $65,004
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