Cath Lab Rn Salary in the United States

How much does a Cath Lab Rn make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Cath Lab Rn in the United States is $96,416 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,250
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,381 to $105,227
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,335
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Cath Lab Rn Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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75th Percentile $105,227 $8,769 $2,024 $51
Average $96,416 $8,035 $1,854 $46
25th Percentile $85,381 $7,115 $1,642 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Cath Lab Rn Salaries

A Cath Lab Rn'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cath Lab Rn Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cath Lab Rn'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): $94,358
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,130
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,211
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,016
  • Expert (over 8 years): $100,619
Levels Salary
Entry Level Cath Lab Rn$94,358
Intermediate Level Cath Lab Rn$95,130
Senior Level Cath Lab Rn$96,211
Specialist Level Cath Lab Rn$98,016
Expert Level Cath Lab Rn$100,619
$94,358 0 yr
$95,130 < 2 yrs
$96,211 2-4 yrs
$98,016 5-8 yrs
$100,619 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Cath Lab Rns

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: $121,609
  • San Francisco: $120,414
  • Oakland: $117,743

What Skills Can Increase a Cath Lab Rn's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Accountability (Mentioned in 4.65% Job Postings): Setting and holding oneself and others to stated expectations by associating tasks with our business's mission, values, and goals.
  • Nursing Practice (Mentioned in 2.82% Job Postings): Nursing practice may be work experience that is direct and/or indirect patient care in clinical practice, nursing administration, education, research, or consultation in the specialty represented by the credential.
  • Basic Life Support (Mentioned in 1.73% 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.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Accountability 4.65%
Nursing Practice 2.82%
Basic Life Support 1.73%
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 Cath Lab Rn's salary.
  • Confidentiality: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Cardiology: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Confidentiality
$103,165
7%
Cardiology
$101,236
5%
Accountability
$100,272
4%
Integrity
$100,272
4%
Customer Service
$100,272
4%
Collaboration
$99,308
3%
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Cath Lab Rn Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cath Lab Rn'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 May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Cath Lab Rn

Salaries for a Cath Lab Rn can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $122,648 in 2023 to around $122,355 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cath Lab Rn salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Cath Lab Rn Over Time

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2023
$122,648
2024
$123,319
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$122,355
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2023 $122,648
2024 $123,319
2025 $122,355
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