SOC 31-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nursing Assistants — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Nursing Assistants in Wisconsin is $45,130 per year, close to the national median of $42,260 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Nursing Assistants in Wisconsin is $45,130 per year, close to the national median of $42,260 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $39,580 and $47,320. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,900 and the ninetieth at $50,650.
The area has 28,370 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 9.6 of every thousand jobs. Wisconsin ranks number 19th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Sheboygan records the highest median at $47,050. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 579th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,900 | −10.3% |
| 25th | $39,580 | −6.3% |
| Median (50th) | $45,130 | +6.8% |
| 75th | $47,320 | +12.0% |
| 90th | $50,650 | +19.9% |
| Mean | $44,600 | +5.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $45,130 goes as far as $47,960 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,960US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,130 a year, 6.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,900 to $50,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 28,370 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 19th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sheboygan, at $47,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nursing Assistants in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $45,130, or $21.70 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,260, so pay in Wisconsin is 6.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wisconsin earns more than $50,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,900 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Sheboygan, at $47,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 28,370 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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