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Nursing Assistant Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$21.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,206/year ($3,101/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 28,370 Nursing Assistant jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $45,130 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 $37,206 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $45,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,236 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,452 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,235 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,206 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,101 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Wisconsin?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Wisconsin is $45,130 per year ($21.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,580 and $47,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $45,130, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $37,206 per year ($3,101 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 28,370 Nursing Assistant 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.