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Registered Nurse Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$45.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,316/year ($6,026/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $119,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 68,060 Registered Nurse jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Registered Nurse salary of $95,530 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 $72,316 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $95,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,187 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,308 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$3,720 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,316 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in Wisconsin?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in Wisconsin is $95,530 per year ($45.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,920 and $102,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $95,530, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $72,316 per year ($6,026 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 68,060 Registered 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.