Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Madison, WI
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$61.60/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Madison, WI is $61.60 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of $59.66.
Last updated on December 23, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages
$61.60/hour
Madison, WI
35% higher than the US average.
$59.66/hour
Wisconsin
33% higher than the US average.
$39.78/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$36/hour
This is 73% lower than the Madison average of $61.60.
Rochester, Minnesota
$37/hour
This is 65% lower than the Madison average of $61.60.
Indianapolis, Indiana
$34/hour
This is 81% lower than the Madison average of $61.60.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Madison?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UW Health | $51 | $54 |
Last updated on December 23, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
- MADISON, WI
$135K-203K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
- MADISON, WI
$98K-147K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
- MADISON, WI
$98K-147K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis
- University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
- MADISON, WI
$98K-147K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
- MIDDLETON, WI
$98K-147K/year
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