LPN salary in Wisconsin
LPNs in Wisconsin earn a median $63,760 a year, 1% below the national median of $64,400. That ranks #26 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $51,387.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-2061. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $63,760 | $5,313 | $2,452 | $30.65 |
| Average pay | $65,870 | $5,489 | $2,533 | $31.67 |
| Take-home (median) | $51,387 | $4,282 | $1,976 | $24.71 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $5,471 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $4,878 |
| Wisconsin income tax | $2,024 |
| Take-home | $51,387 |
Wisconsin's prices are 6% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $54,612 buys in an average-priced state. The Wisconsin minimum wage is $7.25; the median LPN earns 4.2 times that.
LPN pay in Wisconsin vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $63,760 | $51,387 | $54,612 |
| Illinois | $75,000 | $58,025 | $58,049 |
| Iowa | $62,630 | $50,775 | $57,855 |
| Michigan | $65,460 | $52,246 | $54,300 |
| Minnesota | $63,750 | $50,311 | $51,015 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do lpns make in Wisconsin?
- The median salary is $63,760 a year ($30.65 an hour), and the average is $65,870, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do lpns take home in Wisconsin?
- About $51,387 a year after federal and Wisconsin taxes, or $1,976 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do lpns earn more in Wisconsin than the national average?
- Wisconsin ranks #26 of 51 for median pay, 1% below the U.S. median of $64,400. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #23.