Registered Nurses Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $89,980 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $43.26
10th percentile $80,000
90th percentile $110,100
Employed locally 9,990
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,000
    25th
    $84,610
    50th (median)
    $89,980
    75th
    $109,270
    90th
    $110,100

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 104% Median Registered Nurses salary is 4% 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 Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,580
    Psychiatric Technicians $62,130
    Pharmacists $143,940
    Physicians, All Other $301,940
    Physical Therapists $101,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Madison, WI is $43.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.25 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Madison, WI is 3.9% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $80,000 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,610.