Acute Care Nurses Salary in Wisconsin
Acute Care Nurses in Wisconsin earn a median of $95,530 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $95,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 68,060
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,470; the top 10% earn over $119,860. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
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Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Critical Care Nurses$95,530 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$95,530 median in Wisconsin
- Nurse Practitioners$131,980 median in Wisconsin
- Nurse Midwives$133,070 median in Wisconsin
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$391,740 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,760 median in Wisconsin
Acute Care Nurses pay in Wisconsin
How much do acute care nurses make in Wisconsin?
The median is $95,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,470 and the top 10% earn over $119,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.