How much does a registered nurse make in Madison?
$101,200a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $48.65 an hour or $8,433 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.65
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 380
- Jobs in the area
- 10,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,760Median: $101,200Highest 10%: $123,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,760 | $39.31 | |
| 25th | $87,270 | $41.96 | |
| Median | $101,200 | $48.65 | |
| 75th | $103,200 | $49.59 | |
| 90th | $123,200 | $59.25 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for registered nurses.
| Minneapolis, MN | $103,000 |
| La Crosse, WI | $98,370 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $97,360 |
| Duluth, MN | $96,940 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $93,890 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $93,410 |
| Janesville, WI | $93,030 |
| Wausau, WI | $89,190 |
| Racine, WI | $89,090 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $87,340 |
| Appleton, WI | $86,680 |
| Green Bay, WI | $84,700 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $84,240 |
| Kenosha, WI | $83,110 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $48.65 ($101,200 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $101,200 against $97,550 nationally, 4% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $95,530, so Madison pays 6% more.
Where does Madison rank for registered nurse pay?
71 of 380 metro areas with data.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,200 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.