How much does a registered nurse make in Wisconsin?
$95,530a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Wisconsin. That is $45.93 an hour or $7,961 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.93
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 68,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,470Median: $95,530Highest 10%: $119,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,470 | $37.25 | |
| 25th | $81,920 | $39.38 | |
| Median | $95,530 | $45.93 | |
| 75th | $102,600 | $49.33 | |
| 90th | $119,900 | $57.63 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $103,000 |
| Madison, WI | $101,200 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 20. Pennsylvania | $96,430 |
| 21. Illinois | $95,990 |
| 22. Texas | $95,970 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $95,530 |
| 24. New Mexico | $94,340 |
| 25. Michigan | $94,300 |
| 26. Virginia | $93,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $45.93 ($95,530 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $95,530 against $97,550 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for registered nurse pay?
Wisconsin ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays registered nurses the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $103,000 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.