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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$30.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,356/year ($4,280/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,390 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $63,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,356 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $63,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,471 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,878 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$2,055 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,356 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,280 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Wisconsin?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Wisconsin is $63,760 per year ($30.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,620 and $75,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $63,760, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $51,356 per year ($4,280 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 7,390 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Wisconsin in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Wisconsin state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Wisconsin.