Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Milwaukee, WI
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$35.56/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Milwaukee, WI is $35.56 per hour. This is 69% lower than the Wisconsin average of $59.97.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Milwaukee, WI compared to State and National Averages
$35.56/hour
Milwaukee, WI
36% lower than the US average.
$59.97/hour
Wisconsin
20% higher than the US average.
$48.28/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Milwaukee Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Milwaukee Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 42% higher than the Milwaukee average of $35.56.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
$33/hour
This is 8% lower than the Milwaukee average of $35.56.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
$42/hour
This is 15% higher than the Milwaukee average of $35.56.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Milwaukee?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Healthcare Solutions | $46 | $46 |
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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