Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Madison, WI
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$60.87/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Madison, WI is $60.87 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of $59.63.
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages
$60.87/hour
Madison, WI
17% higher than the US average.
$59.63/hour
Wisconsin
15% higher than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
Rochester, Minnesota
$37/hour
This is 63% lower than the Madison average of $60.87.
Flint, Michigan
$36/hour
This is 68% lower than the Madison average of $60.87.
Grand Blanc, Michigan
$36/hour
This is 68% lower than the Madison average of $60.87.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Madison?
Only UW Health reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. UW Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Registered Nurses is $61 per hour — UW Health pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UW Health | $50 | $59 |
Last updated on October 7, 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
$114K-171K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Special Procedures
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$98K-147K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$98K-147K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$98K-147K/year
Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$47-71/hour
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