Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Wausau, WI
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$32.88/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Wausau, WI is $32.88 per hour. This is 88% lower than the Wisconsin average of $61.80.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Wausau, WI compared to State and National Averages
$32.88/hour
Wausau, WI
49% lower than the US average.
$61.80/hour
Wisconsin
21% higher than the US average.
$48.95/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Wausau Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Wausau Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$63/hour
This is 48% higher than the Wausau average of $32.88.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$36/hour
This is 8% higher than the Wausau average of $32.88.
Independence, Missouri
$47/hour
This is 30% higher than the Wausau average of $32.88.
What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, Wisconsin | $63 | $71 |
Last updated on July 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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