Registered Nurses Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $84,500 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.63
10th percentile $75,930
90th percentile $102,730
Employed locally 1,560
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,930
    25th
    $78,740
    50th (median)
    $84,500
    75th
    $92,480
    90th
    $102,730

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 106% Median Registered Nurses salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,240
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $100,840
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $100,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $99,210
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $97,220
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $95,800

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,640
    Physical Therapists $96,450
    Dental Hygienists $83,190
    Pharmacists $139,050
    Physicians, All Other $363,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Kenosha, WI is $40.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.28 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Kenosha, WI is 9.7% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Kenosha?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $75,930 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,740.