How much does a nurse practitioner make in Milwaukee?
$134,400a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $64.59 an hour or $11,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.59
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $109,400Median: $134,400Highest 10%: $168,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $109,400 | $52.57 | |
| 25th | $127,500 | $61.28 | |
| Median | $134,400 | $64.59 | |
| 75th | $149,500 | $71.88 | |
| 90th | $168,800 | $81.13 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| Duluth, MN | $136,500 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $133,400 |
| Madison, WI | $133,100 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $64.59 ($134,400 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $134,400 against $132,300 nationally, 2% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $132,000, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for nurse practitioner pay?
102 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $109,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,800 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.