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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$63,760/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.65/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
7,390
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,761 #26 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Wisconsin, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Wisconsin earn a median of $63,760 per year ($30.65 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $51,820, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $78,490. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $63,760 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $63,760 is worth about $67,761 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #26 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,820
$24.91/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,760
$30.65/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$78,490
$37.74/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $63,760 $67,761 —
Illinois $75,000 $75,032 −$11,240
Michigan $65,460 $68,034 −$1,700
Minnesota $63,750 $64,641 +$10
Iowa $62,630 $71,363 +$1,130

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Wisconsin?

Licensed practical nurses in Wisconsin earn a median of $63,760 per year ($30.65 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $63,760, Wisconsin pays 1% below the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 7,390 work in the state.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) salary in other states

Washington · $83,150 Alaska · $80,800 Oregon · $80,470 Massachusetts · $80,220 Rhode Island · $80,090 California · $79,750 New Hampshire · $77,110 Arizona · $77,070 Nevada · $76,160 District of Columbia · $75,740 New Jersey · $75,160 Illinois · $75,000

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