Registered Nurse Salary in Wisconsin
A registered nurse in Wisconsin earns an estimated $89,000 a year ($42.79 an hour). Most workers fall from $60,500 to $129,100, depending on experience and employer.
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Registered Nurse pay in Wisconsin
| Per year | Per hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (estimate) | $60,500 | $29.09 |
| Median (estimate) | $89,000 | $42.79 |
| Experienced (estimate) | $129,100 | $62.07 |
| US national median | $93,600 | $45.00 |
The Wisconsin estimate is 5% below the national median, reflecting local prices and wages.
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Take-home pay
On the median figure a single filer in Wisconsin keeps about $66,992 a year after federal tax, FICA and state tax, or $2,576.60 per biweekly paycheck. Try your exact numbers in the Wisconsin paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Wisconsin?
About $89,000 a year at the median (estimate).
Is this an official figure?
No. It is an estimate based on the national BLS median and a state wage index. Check BLS OEWS tables for official data.
Sources and method
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- Estimate, not official state data
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.