verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$131,980/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.45/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
5,160
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$140,263 #22 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Wisconsin, explained

Nurse practitioners in Wisconsin earn a median of $131,980 per year ($63.45 per hour), in line with the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $106,320, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $166,260. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $131,980 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $131,980 is worth about $140,263 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #22 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$106,320
$51.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$131,980
$63.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$166,260
$79.93/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $131,980 $140,263
Minnesota $133,260 $135,123 −$1,280
Michigan $131,450 $136,618 +$530
Illinois $130,680 $130,735 +$1,300
Iowa $130,160 $148,310 +$1,820

Nurse Practitioner in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Wisconsin?

Nurse practitioners in Wisconsin earn a median of $131,980 per year ($63.45 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay nurse practitioners well?

At $131,980, Wisconsin pays about the same as the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 5,160 work in the state.

Nurse Practitioner salary in other states

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