Nursing Assistants Salary in Wisconsin
Nursing Assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $45,130 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,130
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($42,260)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,370
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,900; the top 10% earn over $50,650. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.
States ranked near Wisconsin
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- Occupational Therapy Assistants$59,960 median in Wisconsin
- Occupational Therapy Aides$36,760 median in Wisconsin
- Physical Therapist Aides$36,820 median in Wisconsin
- Registered Nurses$95,530 median in Wisconsin
- Orderlies$41,380 median in Wisconsin
Nursing Assistants pay in Wisconsin
How much do nursing assistants make in Wisconsin?
The median is $45,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,900 and the top 10% earn over $50,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for nursing assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $42,260). Living costs are not included.