Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Wisconsin

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$64.62/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Wisconsin is $64.62 per hour. This is 21% higher than the US average of $51.22.

Last updated on June 23, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Wisconsin compared to National Averages

$64.62/hour

Wisconsin

21% higher than the US average.

$51.22/hour

United States

How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Wisconsin compare to nearby states?

Minnesota pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by North Dakota ($56) and Missouri ($51). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Long Term Care Nurses is $65 per hour — Minnesota pays 11% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Minnesota	$57	$65
North Dakota	$56	$63
Missouri	$51	$62
Illinois	$51	$54
Nebraska	$48	$51
Iowa	$46	$50
South Dakota	$42	$43

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Wisconsin?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $53 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Long Term Care Nurses is $65 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 18% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$53	$59

Last updated on June 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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