Nursing Assistant salary in Wisconsin
What nursing assistants earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,130$21.70 per hour
vs U.S.+7%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$39,580 – $47,320Top 10%: $50,650+
Jobs28,3701.04× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Wisconsin cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,020 | $23.09 | 14,590 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $45,690 | $21.97 | 7,880 |
| Madison, WI | $45,260 | $21.76 | 3,420 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $44,680 | $21.48 | 2,290 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $43,220 | $20.78 | 1,850 |
| Green Bay, WI | $43,450 | $20.89 | 1,700 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $45,230 | $21.75 | 1,660 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $44,250 | $21.27 | 1,610 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $43,510 | $20.92 | 1,250 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $43,150 | $20.75 | 1,100 |
| Appleton, WI | $44,760 | $21.52 | 980 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $44,590 | $21.44 | 900 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $39,730 | $19.10 | 710 |
| Kenosha, WI | $46,220 | $22.22 | 710 |
| Wausau, WI | $43,660 | $20.99 | 710 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $45,710 | $21.97 | 620 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $44,810 | $21.55 | 620 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $44,490 | $21.39 | 520 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $47,050 | $22.62 | 520 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
North Dakota · $45,820 Nevada · $45,490 Hawaii · $45,350 Connecticut · $44,790 Arizona · $44,780 Pennsylvania · $44,590
Other healthcare salaries in Wisconsin
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,340 Registered Nurses · $95,530 Medical Assistants · $48,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,670 Dental Assistants · $47,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,760 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Pharmacists · $148,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980 Dental Hygienists · $96,540
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Wisconsin?
Nursing Assistants in Wisconsin earned a median of $45,130 a year ($21.70 an hour) in May 2025, 7% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $39,580 to $47,320.
Where in Wisconsin do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $48,020.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.