salary$101,190 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Madison, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$123,240per year
Jobs in the area10,650people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Madison?
OK. Rent of $1,723 a month takes 20.4% of the median registered 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 registered nurse make in Madison, WI?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Madison, WI area is $101,190 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $81,760 and $123,240.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Madison?
Typical rent of $1,723 a month takes 20.4% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Madison, WI metro area.