WI · Green Bay · Updated October 15, 2026

Cath lab nurse jobs in Green Bay, WI

The median registered nurse pay in the Green Bay area is $38.24 per hour ($79,550 a year), with the typical range running from $37.05 to $47.35. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Green Bay. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Green Bay. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Green Bay.

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Registered Nurse pay in Green Bay, WI

The metro median is 8% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $41.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 4,740 registered nurses employed in the Green Bay metro area, 27.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.30).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.99$74,86020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.05$77,06018% below U.S. median
Median$38.24$79,55015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.35$98,4905% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.38$100,6308% above U.S. median

How Green Bay ranks

  • 262nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 257th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 11th of 12 Wisconsin metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for cath lab nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Green Bay

  • Overall prices in Green Bay run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.24 median hour buys what $41.08 buys at the national price level, 9% 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.

Estimate your Green Bay paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,377
  • Per year: $68,832
  • Per month: $5,736

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

Travel assignment per diem in Green Bay

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel cath lab nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Hospitals in Green Bay

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Green Bay, 3 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of cath lab nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Aurora Baycare Medical Ctr
Green Bay, WI
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Bellin Memorial Hospital
Green Bay, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Vincent Hospital
Green Bay, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Marys Hospital Medical Ctr
Green Bay, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Brown County Community Treatment Ctr
Green Bay, WI
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
Sbh Green Bay, Llc D/B/A Willow Creek Behavioral Health
Green Bay, WI
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Brown County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Brown County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

License and tax basics in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Wisconsin license by endorsement.

Wisconsin taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Wisconsin state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Green Bay

Green Bay city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do cath lab nurses make in Green Bay, WI?

BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Green Bay metro area have a median pay of $38.24 per hour, about $79,550 a year. The middle half earn between $37.05 and $47.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Green Bay a good place for cath lab nurses once cost of living is counted?

Green Bay ranks 257th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 262nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring cath lab nurses in Green Bay?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Green Bay. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Green Bay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Green Bay as a cath lab nurse?

Wisconsin is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Wisconsin license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Green Bay in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Brown County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Green Bay?

The federal per diem benchmark in Green Bay is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your RN pay reportGreen Bay, WI · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Hospital Sisters Health SystemGreen Bay, WI · 50 postings$46.00/ hr$31–$56
  • Essentia HealthSuperior, WI · 2 postings$56.95/ hr$45–$69
  • Veterans Health AdministrationMilwaukee, WI · 13 postings$52.90/ hr$34–$74
  • Select MedicalMadison, WI · 3 postings$51.43/ hr$34–$60

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$45.50High$56

147 RN postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 118 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 147 RN roles

  1. Float Pool RN (Night Shift)Permanent
    $86k–$149k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Madison, WI · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental HealthPermanent
    $72k–$152k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Madison, WI · posted today

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