Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Wausau, WI
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$32.88/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Wausau, WI is $32.88 per hour. This is 82% lower than the Wisconsin average of $59.98.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Wausau, WI compared to State and National Averages
$32.88/hour
Wausau, WI
47% lower than the US average.
$59.98/hour
Wisconsin
20% higher than the US average.
$48.17/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Wausau Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Wausau Compare to Other Cities
St. Paul, Minnesota
$41/hour
This is 19% higher than the Wausau average of $32.88.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
$41/hour
This is 19% higher than the Wausau average of $32.88.
Alexandria, Minnesota
$35/hour
This is 5% higher than the Wausau average of $32.88.
What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson, Wisconsin | $41 | $53 |
Last updated on June 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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