How much does a nursing assistant make in Madison?
$45,260a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $21.76 an hour or $3,772 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.76
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 3,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,470Median: $45,260Highest 10%: $55,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $40,230 | $19.34 | |
| Median | $45,260 | $21.76 | |
| 75th | $47,390 | $22.78 | |
| 90th | $55,990 | $26.92 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,020 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $47,050 |
| Kenosha, WI | $46,220 |
| Racine, WI | $45,710 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $45,690 |
| Appleton, WI | $44,760 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $44,590 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $44,490 |
| Duluth, MN | $44,250 |
| Wausau, WI | $43,660 |
| La Crosse, WI | $43,510 |
| Green Bay, WI | $43,450 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $43,150 |
| Janesville, WI | $39,730 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $63,380 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $54,870 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $50,310 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $50,120 |
| Dental Assistant | $49,930 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,600 |
| Massage Therapist | $49,080 |
| Medical Assistant | $48,750 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,740 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $42,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $21.76 ($45,260 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $45,260 against $42,260 nationally, 7% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $45,130, so Madison pays 0% more.
Where does Madison rank for nursing assistant pay?
89 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,990 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.