How much does a nurse practitioner make in Wisconsin?
$132,000a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Wisconsin. That is $63.45 an hour or $11,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.45
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $106,300Median: $132,000Highest 10%: $166,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $106,300 | $51.12 | |
| 25th | $123,400 | $59.33 | |
| Median | $132,000 | $63.45 | |
| 75th | $148,000 | $71.14 | |
| 90th | $166,300 | $79.93 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Duluth, MN | $136,500 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $134,400 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 21. Idaho | $132,500 |
| 22. Wyoming | $132,200 |
| 23. Nebraska | $132,100 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $132,000 |
| 25. Texas | $131,700 |
| 26. Michigan | $131,500 |
| 27. Maryland | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $63.45 ($132,000 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $132,000 against $132,300 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Wisconsin ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays nurse practitioners the most?
Duluth, MN-WI, with a median of $136,500 a year.
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.