Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Madison, WI
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$59.82/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Madison, WI is $59.82 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of $58.06.
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages
$59.82/hour
Madison, WI
34% higher than the US average.
$58.06/hour
Wisconsin
32% higher than the US average.
$39.59/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
Davenport, Iowa
$26/hour
This is 128% lower than the Madison average of $59.82.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$50/hour
This is 19% lower than the Madison average of $59.82.
Toledo, Ohio
$32/hour
This is 90% lower than the Madison average of $59.82.
What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, Wisconsin | $60 | $64 |
| Hudson, Wisconsin | $41 | $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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