Nursing Assistants pay in Madison
In Madison (WI), the median pay for nursing assistants is $21.76 an hour ($45,260 a year). About 3,420 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($42,260). It is about the same as the Wisconsin median ($45,130).
Pay range for nursing assistants in Madison (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.98 | $39,470 |
| 25% of workers | $19.34 | $40,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.76 | $45,260 |
| 75% of workers | $22.79 | $47,390 |
| 90% of workers | $26.92 | $55,990 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan | $47,050 | 520 |
| Kenosha | $46,220 | 710 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $45,710 | 620 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $45,690 | 7,880 |
| Madison (this page) | $45,260 | 3,420 |
| Appleton | $44,760 | 980 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $44,590 | 900 |
| Fond du Lac | $44,490 | 520 |
| Wausau | $43,660 | 710 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $43,510 | 1,250 |
| Green Bay | $43,450 | 1,700 |
| Eau Claire | $43,150 | 1,100 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $39,730 | 710 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Madison (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $101,190 |
| Medical Assistants | $48,750 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $37,220 |
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