How much does a nurse practitioner make in Madison?
$133,100a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $63.98 an hour or $11,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.98
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 117 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $108,400Median: $133,100Highest 10%: $167,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $108,400 | $52.10 | |
| 25th | $127,300 | $61.21 | |
| Median | $133,100 | $63.98 | |
| 75th | $154,200 | $74.13 | |
| 90th | $167,300 | $80.45 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| Duluth, MN | $136,500 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $134,400 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $133,400 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $132,500 |
| Kenosha, WI | $132,200 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $132,000 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $131,900 |
| Racine, WI | $131,600 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $129,900 |
| Wausau, WI | $129,700 |
| Appleton, WI | $129,000 |
| Green Bay, WI | $127,500 |
| La Crosse, WI | $125,400 |
| Janesville, WI | $125,300 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $63.98 ($133,100 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $133,100 against $132,300 nationally, 1% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $132,000, so Madison pays 1% more.
Where does Madison rank for nurse practitioner pay?
117 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $108,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.