Registered Nurses pay in Wisconsin: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 1,928 Registered Nurses postings on yourjobs.com in Wisconsin between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 55% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $43.50 (n = 1,061 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $36.78 to $44.65. This page was built 20 October 2026.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Registered Nurses in Wisconsin, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$36.78$76,502
Median advertised hourly rate$43.50$90,480
75th percentile$44.65$92,872
Highest advertised rate we recorded$75.81$157,685

Sample

Sample size for Registered Nurses in Wisconsin, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 20261,928
Postings that stated pay1,061 (55%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period78%
Postings with an employment type recorded665 (35%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded85%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded9%
Employers35
Cities248

Highest advertised rate we recorded

This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.

Rate
$75.81 per hour (hourly equivalent)
Figure in posting (period inferred as hour)
$50.54 to $75.81 per hour
Job title
Manager (RN) - Surgical Services (OR)
Employer
Hospital Sisters Health System
Location
Green Bay, Wisconsin
First seen
16 October 2026
Posting text
“…Pay Range: $50.54 - $75.81A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relev…”
Posting
View this job, still open

Employers posting the most Registered Nurses jobs in Wisconsin

Employers posting the most Registered Nurses jobs in Wisconsin
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg 572 $44.65 Open jobs
The Staff Pad 350 $43.50 Open jobs
Mayo Clinic 303 $36.78 Open jobs
SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS INC 173 Open jobs
Marshfield Clinic 164 $41.50 Open jobs
Molina Healthcare Careers 116 $38.95 Open jobs
CVS Health 114 $45.71 Open jobs
Hospital Sisters Health System 48 $46.00 Open jobs
Fusion Medical Staffing 23 Open jobs
Maxim Healthcare Services 14 Open jobs

A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.

Month by month

Registered Nurses postings and advertised pay by month in Wisconsin
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 1,926 1,061 $43.50 $36.78 $44.65 0%
September 2026 3 0 0%
May 2026 1 0 0%

A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.

Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.

Comparison with official earnings data

For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $86,070 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.

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Notes and sources

Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.

Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 08:28.

Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.

Cite as:

YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Registered Nurses in Wisconsin, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/registered-nurses/wisconsin

Questions about Registered Nurses pay in Wisconsin

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Registered Nurses in Wisconsin?
The median advertised hourly rate for Registered Nurses in Wisconsin was $43.50, based on 1,061 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $90,480 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Registered Nurses in Wisconsin?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Registered Nurses in Wisconsin was $75.81 per hour, on a posting titled "Manager (RN) - Surgical Services (OR)" from Hospital Sisters Health System in Green Bay, Wisconsin, first seen 16 October 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Registered Nurses jobs in Wisconsin?
The employers with the most Registered Nurses postings in Wisconsin between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg (572 postings), The Staff Pad (350 postings) and Mayo Clinic (303 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Registered Nurses postings in Wisconsin state the pay?
55% of the 1,928 Registered Nurses postings in Wisconsin between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (1,061 postings). Of those pay figures, 78% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year; for the rest the period was inferred from the size of the amount.
What share of Registered Nurses postings in Wisconsin are full time?
Of the 665 postings (35%) that recorded an employment type, 85% were full time and 9% part time; 66% recorded none.