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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$45,130/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.70/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
28,370
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$47,962 #5 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Wisconsin, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $45,130 per year ($21.70 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $37,900, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $50,650. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $45,130 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $45,130 is worth about $47,962 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #5 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,900
$18.22/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,130
$21.70/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$50,650
$24.35/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $45,130 $47,962 —
Minnesota $46,680 $47,333 −$1,550
Illinois $45,960 $45,979 −$830
Michigan $39,570 $41,126 +$5,560
Iowa $39,350 $44,837 +$5,780

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Wisconsin?

Certified nursing assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $45,130 per year ($21.70 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $45,130, Wisconsin pays 7% above the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 28,370 work in the state.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) salary in other states

Oregon · $49,830 Washington · $49,180 New York · $48,590 New Hampshire · $47,870 District of Columbia · $47,700 California · $47,630 Colorado · $47,380 Vermont · $47,130 Maine · $47,070 New Jersey · $46,830 Massachusetts · $46,680 Minnesota · $46,680

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