Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Madison, WI

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$60.80/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Madison, WI is $60.80 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of $58.63.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$60.80/hour

Madison, WI

17% higher than the US average.

$58.63/hour

Wisconsin

14% higher than the US average.

$50.60/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 19% lower than the Madison average of $60.86.

Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is 57% lower than the Madison average of $60.86.

Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 27% lower than the Madison average of $60.86.

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

Only Madison, Wisconsin reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $61 per hour. Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $61 per hour, roughly in line with Madison, Wisconsin.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin	$61	$65

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

Only UW Health reports pay data for Medical Surgical 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 Medical Surgical Nurses is $61 per hour — UW Health pays 17% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UW Health	$50	$59

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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