Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Wisconsin
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$60.22/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Wisconsin is $60.22 per hour. This is 28% higher than the US average of $43.14.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Wisconsin compared to National Averages
$60.22/hour
Wisconsin
28% higher than the US average.
$43.14/hour
United States
What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Only Madison, Wisconsin reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $62 per hour. Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Med Surg/Telemetry 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 Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Wisconsin compare to nearby states?
Minnesota pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Illinois ($47) and Missouri ($47). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $70. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $60 per hour — Minnesota pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $61 | $70 |
| Illinois | $47 | $54 |
| Missouri | $47 | $58 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Ohio | $43 | $44 |
| South Dakota | $41 | $43 |
| Michigan | $36 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Wisconsin?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by UW Health ($52) and TK Health ($45). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $60 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $52 | $63 |
| UW Health | $52 | $59 |
| TK Health | $45 | $45 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $42 | $42 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $42 | $42 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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