Registered Nurses Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $91,600 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.04
10th percentile $76,140
90th percentile $116,330
Employed locally 2,210
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,140
    25th
    $81,040
    50th (median)
    $91,600
    75th
    $104,080
    90th
    $116,330

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,130
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $63,690
    Dental Hygienists $81,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Western Wisconsin is $44.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Western Wisconsin is 2.1% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $76,140 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,040.