Float Nurse Salary Guide: Madison, WI

Q: What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Float Nurses?

Madison is currently the highest paying city in Wisconsin for Float Nurse jobs, paying up to $65/hr. This is 2% lower than the average pay for Float Nurse roles in Wisconsin. Other top paying cities include Sturtevant, paying up to $50/hr, New Richmond, paying up to $53/hr, and River Falls, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average Float Nurse Salary

$61.27/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in Madison, WI is $61.27 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of $59.91.

Last updated on December 6, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$61.27/hour

Madison, WI

35% higher than the US average.

$59.91/hour

Wisconsin

34% higher than the US average.

$39.71/hour

United States

How Float Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 20% lower than the Madison average of $60.33.

Kansas City, Missouri

$32/hour

This is 86% lower than the Madison average of $60.33.

Lee's Summit, Missouri

$32/hour

This is 88% lower than the Madison average of $60.33.

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Float Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin	$60	$65

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UW Health	$51	$54

Last updated on December 6, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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