Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Madison, WI
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$38.70/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Madison, WI is $38.70 per hour. This is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of $34.91.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages
$38.70/hour
Madison, WI
4% higher than the US average.
$34.91/hour
Wisconsin
7% lower than the US average.
$37.24/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 9% lower than the Madison average of $38.70.
Racine, Wisconsin
$34/hour
This is 13% lower than the Madison average of $38.70.
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
$30/hour
This is 28% lower than the Madison average of $38.70.
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 February 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$106K-158K/year
Senior Registered Nurse (RN) - Transplant
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$98K-147K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$98K-147K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$98K-147K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$98K-147K/year
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