Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Wisconsin
Certified Nursing Assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $20.79 per hour, about $43,250 a year, 9% above the U.S. median of $19.01. The middle half earn between $18.51 and $22.08 per hour. The highest median among Wisconsin metro areas is in Sheboygan, WI, at $21.95 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $20.79median pay per hour
- $43,250median pay per year
- 27,480employed in Wisconsin
- #19of 50 states by median pay
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Wisconsin: percentiles
| Level | Wisconsin per hour | Wisconsin per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.81 | $37,040 | $15.09 |
| Lower quartile | $18.51 | $38,500 | $17.44 |
| Median | $20.79 | $43,250 | $19.01 |
| Upper quartile | $22.08 | $45,930 | $22.15 |
| Top 10% | $23.18 | $48,210 | $24.11 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay by metro area in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Wisconsin median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | $21.95 | $45,660 | 450 | 6% above | $23.35 |
| Kenosha, WI | $21.56 | $44,850 | 630 | 4% above | $21.32 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $21.33 | $44,370 | 8,280 | 3% above | $22.00 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $21.28 | $44,260 | 580 | 2% above | — |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $21.04 | $43,760 | 600 | 1% above | $22.45 |
| Madison, WI | $20.97 | $43,620 | 3,260 | 1% above | $21.55 |
| Green Bay, WI | $20.56 | $42,760 | 1,810 | 1% below | $22.09 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $20.10 | $41,810 | 990 | 3% below | $21.66 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $19.94 | $41,460 | 920 | 4% below | $21.73 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $19.59 | $40,750 | 630 | 6% below | $20.41 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $19.29 | $40,130 | 810 | 7% below | $20.76 |
| Appleton, WI | $19.18 | $39,900 | 930 | 8% below | $20.75 |
| Wausau, WI | $18.16 | $37,770 | 600 | 13% below | $19.60 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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What employers are posting in Wisconsin
- 36roles with published pay
- $21.60median pay per hour
- $18–$27typical published range
- 6employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Sisters Health System | 18 | $21.60 |
| Mayo Clinic | 7 | $23.66 |
| Mercy | 6 | $22.19 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $24.93 |
| Advocate Health | 2 | $26 |
| Essentia Health | 1 | $20.75 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 36 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Wisconsin · Certified Nursing Assistant salary nationwide · Wisconsin state guide
Common questions
How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Wisconsin?
The median is $20.79 per hour, about $43,250 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.81 and the top 10% earn over $23.18 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Wisconsin city pays certified nursing assistants the most?
Among Wisconsin metro areas, Sheboygan, WI has the highest median at $21.95 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Wisconsin rank for certified nursing assistant pay?
Wisconsin ranks 19th of 50 states by median certified nursing assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your CNA pay reportWisconsin · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Advocate HealthBurlington, WI · 2 postings$26.00/ hr$21–$31
- Veterans Health AdministrationMilwaukee, WI · 2 postings$24.93/ hr$19–$31
- Mayo ClinicEau Claire, WI · 7 postings$23.66/ hr$20–$29
- MercyWisconsin · 6 postings$22.19/ hr$17–$29
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36 CNA postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 35 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 36 CNA roles
- Nursing Assistant - Acute Care InpatientPermanent$40k–$65k/ year
- Health Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Assistant - Medical SurgicalPermanent$20.98–$29.19/ hour
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