Average Nurse Practitioner Salary in Wisconsin

Nurse practitioners in Wisconsin earn an average of $116,990 per year (or $56.24 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$118,040
Wisconsin
0% lower than the national average
$116,990
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Wisconsin nurse practitioners earn 0% lower than the national average salary for NPs, at $118,040 (or $56.75 per hour).

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Nurse practitioner salary range in Wisconsin

10%
$97,090
MEDIAN
$121,310
90%
$131,100
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $131,100 $63
75th Percentile $127,690 $61
Median $121,310 $58
25th Percentile $100,230 $48

80% of Wisconsin NPs earn between $97,090 and $131,100.

Cost-of-living adjusted nurse practitioner salary in Wisconsin

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Wisconsin
$125,525
Overall Average
Wisconsin
$116,990

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Wisconsin NPs earn about $125,525 per year. Cost-of-living in Wisconsin is 6% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Wisconsin for nurse practitioners

Janesville, WI $120,130 per year
Neenah, WI $120,100 per year
Madison, WI $118,380 per year
Fond du Lac, WI $117,480 per year
Waukesha, WI $116,730 per year
Wausau, WI $116,330 per year
Racine, WI $116,180 per year
Green Bay, WI $115,100 per year
Eau Claire, WI $114,630 per year
Sheboygan, WI $114,570 per year

Wisconsin nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where nurse practitioners are paid the highest is Janesville, where the average NPs salary is $120,130 and 110 nurse practitioners are currently employed. The Neenah area comes in second, with a $120,100 average NP salary and 160 nurse practitioners employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Wisconsin?

Nurse Anesthetist $235,550 per year
Nurse Midwife $117,170 per year
Physical Therapist $89,300 per year
Registered Nurse $76,850 per year
Dental Hygienist $72,540 per year
Licensed Practical Nurse $49,850 per year
Pharmacy Technician $37,080 per year

At a $116,990 average annual salary, NPs in Wisconsin tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($235,550) and nurse midwives ($117,170). They tend to earn more than physical therapists ($89,300), registered nurses ($76,850), dental hygienists ($72,540), licensed practical nurses ($49,850), and pharmacy technicians ($37,080).

More about nurse practitioners

Nurse practitioners are licensed, advanced practice nurses who specialize in managing patients' healthcare and preventing diseases. They often work autonomously and have their own practices. Their duties involve diagnosing diseases, treating illnesses, and performing diagnostic tests, among other things. Every nurse practitioner has to choose a speciality. Some of the more common nurse practitioner roles include family nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, and psychiatric nurse practitioner.

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