How much does a registered nurse make in Milwaukee?
$97,360a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $46.81 an hour or $8,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.81
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 380
- Jobs in the area
- 22,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,730Median: $97,360Highest 10%: $119,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,730 | $37.85 | |
| 25th | $82,570 | $39.70 | |
| Median | $97,360 | $46.81 | |
| 75th | $105,000 | $50.48 | |
| 90th | $119,500 | $57.45 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for registered nurses.
| Minneapolis, MN | $103,000 |
| Madison, WI | $101,200 |
| La Crosse, WI | $98,370 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $46.81 ($97,360 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $97,360 against $97,550 nationally, 0% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $95,530, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for registered nurse pay?
103 of 380 metro areas with data.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,500 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.