Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$29.11/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Waukesha, WI is $29.11 per hour. This is 37% lower than the Wisconsin average of $40.00.

Estimate based on Payscale data.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Waukesha, WI compared to State and National Averages

$29.11/hour

Waukesha, WI

54% lower than the US average.

$40.00/hour

Wisconsin

12% lower than the US average.

$44.91/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Waukesha Compare to Other Cities

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$44/hour

This is 19% higher than the Waukesha average of $35.56.

Rockford, Illinois

$32/hour

This is 11% lower than the Waukesha average of $35.56.

Chicago, Illinois

$50/hour

This is 29% higher than the Waukesha average of $35.56.

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$44$52
Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin$41$47

Last updated on March 28, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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