Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Madison, WI

Q: What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Madison is currently the highest paying city in Wisconsin for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $64/hr. This is 1% lower than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Wisconsin. Other top paying cities include Sturtevant, paying up to $50/hr, New Richmond, paying up to $53/hr, and River Falls, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$60.52/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Madison, WI is $60.52 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of $59.02.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages

$60.52/hour

Madison, WI

35% higher than the US average.

$59.02/hour

Wisconsin

33% higher than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$36/hour

This is 68% lower than the Madison average of $59.82.

Racine, Wisconsin

$34/hour

This is 74% lower than the Madison average of $59.82.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

$41/hour

This is 46% lower than the Madison average of $59.82.

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin	$60	$64

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Madison?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UW Health	$51	$53

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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