Average Registered Nurse Salary

$60.07/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin is $60.07 per hour. This is 21% higher than the US average of $47.45.

Last updated on May 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Wisconsin compared to National Averages

$60.07/hour

Wisconsin

21% higher than the US average.

$47.45/hour

United States

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Registered Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin$62$65
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Wisconsin?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Long Term Care$65$69
Skilled Nursing$65$69
Rehabilitation$65$69
OR - Operating Room$63$71
Perioperative$63$71
ED - Emergency Department$62$65
Float$59$65
DOU - Direct Observation Unit$59$65
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Wisconsin compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Missouri$51$58
Illinois$49$50
Nebraska$46$50
Ohio$43$47
South Dakota$42$43
Michigan$41$48
Minnesota$39$50
Iowa$29$38
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Wisconsin?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$56$63
UW Health$51$59
Maximum Healthcare Solutions$46$46
TK Health$45$45
CoreMedical Group Perm$43$45
Medical Solutions Direct Hire$43$46

Last updated on May 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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