How much does a nursing assistant make in Wisconsin?
$45,130a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Wisconsin. That is $21.70 an hour or $3,761 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.70
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,900Median: $45,130Highest 10%: $50,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $39,580 | $19.03 | |
| Median | $45,130 | $21.70 | |
| 75th | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| 90th | $50,650 | $24.35 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,020 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $47,050 |
| Kenosha, WI | $46,220 |
| Racine, WI | $45,710 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $45,690 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 16. North Dakota | $45,820 |
| 17. Nevada | $45,490 |
| 18. Hawaii | $45,350 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $45,130 |
| 20. Connecticut | $44,790 |
| 21. Arizona | $44,780 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $44,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $21.70 ($45,130 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $45,130 against $42,260 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for nursing assistant pay?
Wisconsin ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays nursing assistants the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $48,020 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.