Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Wisconsin
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$60.41/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Wisconsin is $60.41 per hour. This is 23% higher than the US average of $46.31.
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Wisconsin compared to National Averages
$60.41/hour
Wisconsin
23% higher than the US average.
$46.31/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 2% 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 $63 per hour, followed by Michigan ($55) and Illinois ($48). 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 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $63 | $70 |
| Michigan | $55 | $61 |
| Illinois | $48 | $53 |
| Missouri | $47 | $58 |
| South Dakota | $40 | $43 |
| North Dakota | $39 | $39 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Wisconsin?
UW Health pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by TK Health ($45) and CoreMedical Group Perm ($42). UW Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $60 per hour — UW Health pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UW Health | $51 | $59 |
| TK Health | $45 | $45 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $42 | $42 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $42 | $42 |
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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