Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Wisconsin

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Wisconsin?

The highest paying employer in Wisconsin for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs is Gentiva, paying up to $20/hr. This is 25% higher than the average pay for Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Wisconsin.

Q: What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Certified Nursing Assistants?

New Richmond is currently the highest paying city in Wisconsin for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs, paying up to $23/hr. This is 16% higher than the average pay for Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Wisconsin. Other top paying cities include Hudson, paying up to $23/hr, Baldwin, paying up to $23/hr, and River Falls, paying up to $23/hr.

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Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary

$15.04/hour

The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Wisconsin is $15.04 per hour. This is 29% lower than the US average of $19.36.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Wisconsin compared to National Averages

$15.04/hour

Wisconsin

29% lower than the US average.

$19.36/hour

United States

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Certified Nursing Assistants?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Superior, Wisconsin	$16	$20

What type of Certified Nursing Assistants make the most money in Wisconsin?

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
CNA	$25	$27

How does the pay for Certified Nursing Assistants in Wisconsin compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Pennsylvania	$21	$24
Minnesota	$17	$22
Illinois	$14	$19
Missouri	$13	$17

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Wisconsin?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Gentiva	$20	$20

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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