Registered Nurse Jobs in Wisconsin
Across 165 live Registered Nurse listings in Wisconsin, median advertised pay is $107K (75th percentile $119K), based on the 59 that state a salary; Wisconsin ranks 29th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are St. Croix Hospice (19), Advocate Health (15), Allay Hospice (9).
165+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 22, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 59 roles pay ~$107k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Registered Nurse, Clinic (RN) - Pediatrics Triage
American Addiction CentersGrafton, WI
Chief Nursing Officer, Saint Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin
RN Pulmonology Nurse Navigator
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and IllinoisJanesville, WI
Registered Nurse - Clinical Educator
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Registered Nurse Pay in Wisconsin: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse listings in Wisconsin today, then Wisconsin against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 165
- Live median
- $107k
- 75th $119k · n=59
- 12-mo median
- $91k
- Pay rank
- #29 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.6/10 · #7
- 12-mo postings
- 611
Registered Nurse pay in Wisconsin sits level with the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $121k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs WI | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin (this page) | $91k | — | 4.6/10 | 611 |
| Hawaii#1 | $121k | +$31k | 4.4/10 | 43 |
| California#2 | $119k | +$29k | 4.3/10 | 1251 |
| Washington#3 | $113k | +$22k | 4.5/10 | 316 |
| Illinoisborders | $92k | +$1k | 4.5/10 | 791 |
| Minnesotaborders | $89k | −$2k | 4.6/10 | 563 |
| Michiganborders | $89k | −$2k | 4.5/10 | 620 |
| Iowaborders | $81k | −$10k | 4.4/10 | 362 |
“borders” = shares a border with Wisconsin; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 22, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- St. Croix Hospice (19), Advocate Health (15), Allay Hospice (9)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Registered Nurse jobs in Wisconsin.
How much do registered nurses earn in Wisconsin?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. 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 registered nurse jobs available?
Some registered nurses roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 40% with no on-call and 40% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Wisconsin right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include SSM Health, Theda Care, American Addiction Centers, Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in Wisconsin are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 165 registered nurses 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 Registered Nurse Jobs in Wisconsin
St. Croix Hospice19 open roles here · WLB 51/100
Advocate Health15 open roles here · WLB 41/100
Allay Hospice9 open roles here · WLB 35/100
Agrace8 open roles here · WLB 33/100
Moments Hospice7 open roles here · WLB 74/100ProHealth Care7 open roles here · WLB 71/100
Adoray Home Health and Hospice6 open roles here · WLB 46/100
Generations Hospice6 open roles here · WLB 40/100