salary$133,080 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Madison, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$108,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,330per year
Jobs in the area530people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Madison?
Cheap. Rent of $1,723 a month takes 15.5% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Madison, WI?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Madison, WI area is $133,080 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $108,360 and $167,330.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Madison?
Typical rent of $1,723 a month takes 15.5% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Madison, WI metro area.