Registered Nurses pay in Madison
In Madison (WI), the median pay for registered nurses is $48.65 an hour ($101,190 a year). About 10,650 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($97,550). It is 6% higher than the Wisconsin median ($95,530).
Pay range for registered nurses in Madison (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.31 | $81,760 |
| 25% of workers | $41.96 | $87,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.65 | $101,190 |
| 75% of workers | $49.59 | $103,150 |
| 90% of workers | $59.25 | $123,240 |
Registered Nurses pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison (this page) | $101,190 | 10,650 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $98,370 | 2,920 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $97,360 | 22,400 |
| Fond du Lac | $93,890 | 960 |
| Eau Claire | $93,410 | 2,420 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $93,030 | 1,680 |
| Wausau | $89,190 | 1,830 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $89,090 | 1,510 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $87,340 | 2,050 |
| Appleton | $86,680 | 2,310 |
| Green Bay | $84,700 | 4,680 |
| Sheboygan | $84,240 | 1,130 |
| Kenosha | $83,110 | 1,730 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Madison (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $45,260 |
| Pharmacists | $158,120 |
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