Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Madison, WI

Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$38.70/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Madison, WI is $38.70 per hour. This is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of $45.04.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages

$38.70/hour

Madison, WI

15% lower than the US average.

$45.04/hour

Wisconsin

1% higher than the US average.

$44.42/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$46/hour

This is 15% higher than the Madison average of $38.70.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 23% higher than the Madison average of $38.70.

Detroit, Michigan

$36/hour

This is 6% lower than the Madison average of $38.70.

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$46$52

Last updated on November 27, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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