salary$45,690 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,160per year
Jobs in the area7,880people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Milwaukee?
Expensive. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 33.7% 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 Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $45,690 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $38,850 and $49,160.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 33.7% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.