May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Registered Nurses Salary in Wisconsin

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Wisconsin is $95,530, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$3,674
Federal income tax-$469
Social Security-$228
Medicare-$53
State income tax (WI)-$142
Net take-home$2,783
Annual net: $72,353Effective rate: 24.3%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Wisconsin state rules; local taxes excluded.

Registered Nurses pay across Wisconsin scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in Wisconsin earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Wisconsin paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Registered Nurses salary in Wisconsin?

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Wisconsin is $95,530 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,783 per biweekly check.

How much does a registered nurses take home in Wisconsin after taxes?

On the median salary of $95,530, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home approximately $2,783 every two weeks ($3,674 gross). The effective tax rate is 24.3%.

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