DOL Median (Wisconsin)
$48,506
vs National
-24.6%
National: $64,355BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,005
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,506
-24.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,355
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Registered Nurses in Wisconsin earns $48,506 in nominal terms, which is 24.6% below the national average of $64,355. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,005 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wisconsin
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Lutheran Foundation | $63,981 | 5 |
| RECOVER HEALTH SERVICES LLC | $61,214 | 2 |
| C&E HEALTH CARE | $48,506 | 17 |
| NICHOLAS J SUCKOW | N/A | 1 |
| ST. JOSEPH RESIDENCE | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Registered Nurses make in Wisconsin?
The median Registered Nurses salary in Wisconsin is $48,506 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Wisconsin a good place to work as a Registered Nurses?
A Registered Nurses in Wisconsin earns 24.6% less than the national median of $64,355, or $51,005 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.