Correctional Nurse Salary Guide: Wausau, WI
Average Correctional Nurse Salary
$32.88/hour
The average salary for a Correctional Nurse in Wausau, WI is $32.88 per hour. This is 85% lower than the Wisconsin average of $60.72.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Correctional Nurse salaries in Wausau, WI compared to State and National Averages
$32.88/hour
Wausau, WI
41% lower than the US average.
$60.72/hour
Wisconsin
24% higher than the US average.
$46.26/hour
United States
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Wausau Compare to Other Cities
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Wausau Compare to Other Cities
Lexington, Kentucky
$30/hour
This is 9% lower than the Wausau average of $32.88.
Durham, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is equal to the Wausau average
Raleigh, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 1% lower than the Wausau average of $32.88.
What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Correctional Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, Wisconsin | $62 | $65 |
Last updated on April 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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