Nurse Practitioners Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $129,760 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $62.39
10th percentile $110,570
90th percentile $161,730
Employed locally 1,940
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $110,570
    25th
    $114,070
    50th (median)
    $129,760
    75th
    $133,480
    90th
    $161,730

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 170% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 70% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $145,350
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $142,150
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $136,860
    Madison, WI $134,200
    Winston-Salem, NC $132,790
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $132,500

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,990
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,100
    Physicians, All Other $218,460
    Dental Hygienists $82,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,320
    Psychiatric Technicians $37,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Milwaukee, WI is $62.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.14 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Milwaukee, WI is 0.4% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $110,570 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,070.