Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Wisconsin | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $131,980 | $135,791 | -3% |
| Median hourly wage | $63.45 | $65.28 | -3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $140,255.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $122,066 | $95,000 | $147,250 | 96 |
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Wisconsin is $131,980, or about $63.45 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. Wisconsin is -3% below the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in Wisconsin typically earn from $95,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 5,160 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $131,980, Wisconsin offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.