salary$65,410 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$55,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,830per year
Jobs in the area1,890people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Milwaukee?
OK. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 23.6% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $65,410 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $55,620 and $79,830.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 23.6% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.