salary$134,350 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$109,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$168,760per year
Jobs in the area1,450people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Milwaukee?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 11.5% 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 Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $134,350 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $109,350 and $168,760.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 11.5% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.