Cath Lab Nurse salary in Wisconsin
A cath lab nurse in Wisconsin earns an estimated $105,080 a year ($50.52/hr) — roughly in line with the U.S. average, with most between $90,110 and $112,870. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Cath Lab Nurse — Wisconsin
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$105,080
Near nationalHourly
$50.52/hr
- Typical range
- $90,110–$112,870
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $131,850
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $85,220
- Newer nurses
Cath Lab Nurse pay by city in Wisconsin
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $107,100 | $51.49 |
| Madison | $111,310 | $53.51 |
Cath Lab Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How Wisconsin compares to states with similar cath lab nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in Wisconsin
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects cath lab nurse pay in Wisconsin
Pay near the national median. For a cath lab nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
Public wage data does not report Cath Lab Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Wisconsin (May 2025) and applies a 1.10× specialty adjustment.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official Wisconsin wage.
Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $107,310 for this role.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Wisconsin, based on national pay and local pay levels — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Wisconsin make this page more precise over time.
Cath Lab Nurse salary in Wisconsin — FAQ
- How much does a cath lab nurse make in Wisconsin?
- A cath lab nurse in Wisconsin earns an estimated $105,080 a year — about $50.52 an hour, with most between $90,110 and $112,870. That's roughly in line with the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Wisconsin's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Wisconsin a good state for cath lab nurses?
- For pay, Wisconsin sits roughly in line with the national average for cath lab nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $105,080 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Wisconsin pays cath lab nurses the most?
- Among Wisconsin metros we track, Madison tends to have the highest estimated pay for cath lab nurses, at roughly $111,310 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Wisconsin cath lab nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a cath lab nurse is about $107,310 a year, versus an estimated $105,080 in Wisconsin — roughly in line with the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled specialty estimate (BLS state wage × specialty adjustment)
Public wage data does not report Cath Lab Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Wisconsin (May 2025) and applies a 1.10× specialty adjustment.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national cath lab nurse pay adjusted for Wisconsin. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.