salary$97,360 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$119,490per year
Jobs in the area22,400people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Milwaukee?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 15.8% 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 Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $97,360 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $78,730 and $119,490.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 15.8% of the median registered nurse 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.