Float Nurse Salary Guide: Wisconsin
Average Float Nurse Salary
$59.81/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in Wisconsin is $59.81 per hour. This is 29% higher than the US average of $42.22.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Float Nurse salaries in Wisconsin compared to National Averages
$59.81/hour
Wisconsin
29% higher than the US average.
$42.22/hour
United States
What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Float Nurses?
Only Madison, Wisconsin reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $62 per hour. Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Float Nurses is $60 per hour — Madison, Wisconsin pays 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, Wisconsin | $62 | $65 |
How does the pay for Float Nurses in Wisconsin compare to nearby states?
Minnesota pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Missouri ($46) and Illinois ($46). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $70. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Float Nurses is $60 per hour — Minnesota pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $61 | $70 |
| Missouri | $46 | $48 |
| Illinois | $46 | $50 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Michigan | $42 | $43 |
| South Dakota | $41 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Wisconsin?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by UW Health ($51) and TK Health ($45). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Float Nurses is $60 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $52 | $63 |
| UW Health | $51 | $59 |
| TK Health | $45 | $45 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $42 | $42 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $42 | $42 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Float Nurse Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideTop Float Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$40-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$40-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$40-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$40-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$40-60/hour
Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Wisconsin
Be the first to know about new jobs for Float Nurses with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts
