How much does a nursing assistant make in Milwaukee?
$45,690a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $21.97 an hour or $3,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.97
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 7,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,850Median: $45,690Highest 10%: $49,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,850 | $18.68 | |
| 25th | $41,930 | $20.16 | |
| Median | $45,690 | $21.97 | |
| 75th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| 90th | $49,160 | $23.63 |
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 |
| Madison, WI | $45,260 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,630 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $62,440 |
| Massage Therapist | $56,350 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $49,780 |
| Medical Assistant | $49,590 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,800 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,140 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,000 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,310 |
| Orderly | $42,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $21.97 ($45,690 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $45,690 against $42,260 nationally, 8% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $45,130, so Milwaukee pays 1% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for nursing assistant pay?
78 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,160 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.