Registered Nurses Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $83,660 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.22
10th percentile $65,470
90th percentile $100,770
Employed locally 840
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,470
    25th
    $78,320
    50th (median)
    $83,660
    75th
    $98,920
    90th
    $100,770

    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

    Related occupations in Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,870
    Dental Hygienists $80,780
    Physicians, All Other $400,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $63,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Northwestern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northwestern Wisconsin is $40.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.95 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Wisconsin above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 10.6% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $65,470 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,320.