Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Wisconsin
Across 217 live Nurse Practitioner listings in Wisconsin, median advertised pay is $160K (75th percentile $174K), based on the 72 that state a salary; Wisconsin ranks 27th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are UW Health (25), Sanford Health (14), Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois (10).
217+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 16, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
217+ Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Wisconsin Available Now
These 72 roles pay ~$160k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Certified Nurse-Midwife
Grant Regional Health CenterLancaster, WI
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sunset Clinic - 1.0 FTE
Urgent Care PA or NP
Group Health Cooperative of South Central WisconsinMadison, WI
APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | CVT Surgery
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - La Crosse, Outpatient
Gundersen Health SystemLa Crosse, WI
PRN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Janesville, WI
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and IllinoisJanesville, WI
In-Home Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Full Time - Rhinelander
In-Home Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Part Time - Green Bay
In-Home Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Part Time - Madison
In-Home Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Per Diem - Green Bay
In-Home Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Per Diem - La Crosse
In-Home Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Part Time - Rhinelander
In-Home Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Per Diem - Marinette
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How Wisconsin Compares for Nurse Practitioner Pay
Wisconsin against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own nurse practitioner postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Nurse Practitioner pay in Wisconsin sits level with the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $163k.
| State | Median pay | vs WI | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin (this page) | $134k | — | 5.2/10 | 697 |
| California#1 | $163k | +$28k | 5.3/10 | 3055 |
| Washington#2 | $153k | +$19k | 5.5/10 | 886 |
| Oregon#3 | $152k | +$18k | 6.0/10 | 655 |
| Minnesotaborders | $140k | +$6k | 5.3/10 | 728 |
| Illinoisborders | $135k | +$1k | 5.4/10 | 1597 |
| Michiganborders | $128k | −$6k | 5.6/10 | 997 |
| Iowaborders | $125k | −$9k | 5.2/10 | 447 |
“borders” = shares a border with Wisconsin; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Wisconsin: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Wisconsin offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking nurse practitioner jobs in wisconsin. With 217+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Wisconsin on this page have an average score of 4.9/10, with 5% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for nurse practitioner jobs in wisconsin include CVS Health, Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois, Marathon Health, Empatia, and more. Positions span nurse practitioner jobs wisconsin across 2 states. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for nurse practitioner jobs in wisconsin, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $106K, trending up 3.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 32,313+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Nurse Practitioner jobs in Wisconsin.
How much do nurse practitioners earn in Wisconsin?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of nurse practitioners. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid nurse practitioners jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current nurse practitioners listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which nurse practitioners jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every nurse practitioner role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Wisconsin right now?
Employers currently hiring for nurse practitioner roles include CVS Health, Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois, Marathon Health, Empatia, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many nurse practitioner jobs in wisconsin are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 217 nurse practitioners positions in Wisconsin listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Wisconsin
UW Health25 open roles here · WLB 42/100
Sanford Health14 open roles here · WLB 60/100
- Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois10 open roles here · WLB 52/100
CVS Health8 open roles here · WLB 61/100
Froedtert8 open roles here · WLB 54/100
Mayo Clinic8 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Advocate Health6 open roles here · WLB 41/100