Nursing Assistants Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $44,370 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.33
10th percentile $37,990
90th percentile $47,730
Employed locally 8,280
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,990
    25th
    $38,910
    50th (median)
    $44,370
    75th
    $46,280
    90th
    $47,730

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $47,580
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $47,450
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,910
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,640
    Sheboygan, WI $45,660
    Kenosha, WI $44,850

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32,930
    Medical Assistants$48,430
    Dental Assistants$48,840
    Phlebotomists$46,750
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45,980
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Milwaukee, WI is $21.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.63 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Milwaukee, WI is 12.2% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,990 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,910.