Nurse Manager & Leadership salary in Wisconsin
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in Wisconsin earn a median of $60.66 per hour, about $126,170 a year, 7% above the U.S. median of $56.71. The middle half earn between $49.77 and $76.23 per hour. The highest median among Wisconsin metro areas is in Madison, WI, at $66.31 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $60.66median pay per hour
- $126,170median pay per year
- 5,960employed in Wisconsin
- #12of 50 states by median pay
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Wisconsin: percentiles
| Level | Wisconsin per hour | Wisconsin per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $43.89 | $91,290 | $33.50 |
| Lower quartile | $49.77 | $103,520 | $42.58 |
| Median | $60.66 | $126,170 | $56.71 |
| Upper quartile | $76.23 | $158,560 | $78.09 |
| Top 10% | $104.25 | $216,840 | $105.33 |
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay by metro area in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Wisconsin median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $66.31 | $137,930 | 1,220 | 9% above | $68.16 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $62.11 | $129,180 | 1,750 | 2% above | $64.07 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $61.51 | $127,930 | 260 | 1% above | $67.03 |
| Green Bay, WI | $61.50 | $127,920 | 340 | 1% above | $66.07 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $58.99 | $122,710 | 190 | 3% below | $63.57 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $58.87 | $122,450 | 80 | 3% below | $62.62 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $58.49 | $121,660 | 70 | 4% below | — |
| Appleton, WI | $58.47 | $121,620 | 160 | 4% below | $63.27 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $57.84 | $120,300 | 110 | 5% below | $61.73 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $57.76 | $120,130 | 80 | 5% below | $60.19 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $56.89 | $118,330 | 140 | 6% below | $61.22 |
| Wausau, WI | $55.41 | $115,250 | 130 | 9% below | $59.81 |
| Kenosha, WI | $52.77 | $109,770 | 140 | 13% below | $52.19 |
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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Common questions
How much does a nurse manager & leadership make in Wisconsin?
The median is $60.66 per hour, about $126,170 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $43.89 and the top 10% earn over $104.25 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Wisconsin city pays nurse manager & leaderships the most?
Among Wisconsin metro areas, Madison, WI has the highest median at $66.31 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Wisconsin rank for nurse manager & leadership pay?
Wisconsin ranks 12th of 50 states by median nurse manager & leadership 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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