salary$45,260 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Madison, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$55,990per year
Jobs in the area3,420people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Madison?
Expensive. Rent of $1,723 a month takes 45.7% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Madison, WI?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Madison, WI area is $45,260 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $39,470 and $55,990.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Madison?
Typical rent of $1,723 a month takes 45.7% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Madison, WI metro area.