Float Nurse Salary Guide: Madison, WI

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Average Float Nurse Salary

$61.60/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in Madison, WI is $61.60 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of $60.00.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$61.60/hour

Madison, WI

18% higher than the US average.

$60.00/hour

Wisconsin

15% higher than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How Float Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$36/hour

This is 73% lower than the Madison average of $61.46.

Green Bay, Wisconsin

$32/hour

This is 92% lower than the Madison average of $61.46.

Chicago, Illinois

$37/hour

This is 65% lower than the Madison average of $61.46.

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Float Nurses?

Only Madison, Wisconsin reports pay data for Float 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 Float Nurses is $62 per hour, roughly in line with Madison, Wisconsin.

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

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

Only UW Health reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. UW Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Float Nurses is $62 per hour — UW Health pays 16% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UW Health	$52	$59

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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