Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Madison, WI

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$61.80/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Madison, WI is $61.80 per hour. This is equal to the Wisconsin average

Last updated on March 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages

$61.80/hour

Madison, WI

18% higher than the US average.

$61.80/hour

Wisconsin

18% higher than the US average.

$50.60/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 19% lower than the Madison average of $60.86.

Independence, Missouri

$46/hour

This is 34% lower than the Madison average of $60.86.

Brainerd, Minnesota

$35/hour

This is 76% lower than the Madison average of $60.86.

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

Only Madison, Wisconsin reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $61 per hour. Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Emergency Department Nurses is $62 per hour — Madison, Wisconsin pays 2% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin	$61	$65

What are the highest paying Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Madison?

Only UW Health reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Emergency Department Nurses is $62 per hour — UW Health pays 18% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UW Health	$50	$50

Last updated on March 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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