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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$63.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $95,823/year ($7,985/month) for a single filer
Nurse Practitioner pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $106,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $123,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $131,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $147,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $166,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,160 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 29-1171, “Nurse Practitioners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Nurse Practitioner salary of $131,980 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 $95,823 — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
| Gross (median) | $131,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,409 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,096 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$5,652 |
| Take-home (annual) | $95,823 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,985 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Wisconsin?
- The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Wisconsin is $131,980 per year ($63.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $123,410 and $147,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $131,980, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $95,823 per year ($7,985 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
- How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 5,160 Nurse Practitioner 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.