Nurse Practitioner salary in Wisconsin
Nurse practitioners in Wisconsin earn a median $131,980 a year, 0% below the national median of $132,300. That ranks #24 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $95,860.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-1171. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $131,980 | $10,998 | $5,076 | $63.45 |
| Average pay | $135,160 | $11,263 | $5,198 | $64.98 |
| Take-home (median) | $95,860 | $7,988 | $3,687 | $46.09 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $20,409 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $10,096 |
| Wisconsin income tax | $5,614 |
| Take-home | $95,860 |
Wisconsin's prices are 6% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $101,876 buys in an average-priced state. The Wisconsin minimum wage is $7.25; the median nurse practitioner earns 8.8 times that.
Nurse Practitioner pay in Wisconsin vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $131,980 | $95,860 | $101,876 |
| Illinois | $130,680 | $94,262 | $94,302 |
| Iowa | $130,160 | $95,936 | $109,314 |
| Michigan | $131,450 | $95,776 | $99,542 |
| Minnesota | $133,260 | $94,135 | $95,451 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do nurse practitioners make in Wisconsin?
- The median salary is $131,980 a year ($63.45 an hour), and the average is $135,160, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do nurse practitioners take home in Wisconsin?
- About $95,860 a year after federal and Wisconsin taxes, or $3,687 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do nurse practitioners earn more in Wisconsin than the national average?
- Wisconsin ranks #24 of 51 for median pay, 0% below the U.S. median of $132,300. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #21.