Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Appleton, WI
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$32.94/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Appleton, WI is $32.94 per hour. This is 82% lower than the Wisconsin average of $59.91.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Appleton, WI compared to State and National Averages
$32.94/hour
Appleton, WI
21% lower than the US average.
$59.91/hour
Wisconsin
34% higher than the US average.
$39.81/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Appleton Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Appleton Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 47% higher than the Appleton average of $32.94.
Muskegon, Michigan
$33/hour
This is equal to the Appleton average
Grand Rapids, Michigan
$46/hour
This is 29% higher than the Appleton average of $32.94.
What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, Wisconsin | $62 | $65 |
| Hudson, Wisconsin | $41 | $53 |
Last updated on January 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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