Nurse Practitioner Salary in Milwaukee, WI
Updated
The median nurse practitioner in the Milwaukee area earns $134,350 a year ($64.59 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($132,300) and 2% above the Wisconsin median ($131,980). Half of the 1,450 nurse practitioners there earn between $127,460 and $149,520.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $109,350 | $106,320 | $101,340 |
| 25th percentile | $127,460 | $123,410 | $117,990 |
| Median | $134,350 | $131,980 | $132,300 |
| 75th percentile | $149,520 | $147,970 | $156,700 |
| 90th percentile | $168,760 | $166,260 | $174,420 |
| Average | $137,960 | $135,160 | $137,300 |
| Jobs | 1,450 | 5,160 | 323,040 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 19th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($231,560).
Paid less than $134,350? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my payNurse practitioner pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $231,560
- San Francisco, CA: $219,080
- Sacramento, CA: $172,010
- Riverside, CA: $169,920
- San Diego, CA: $163,860
- New York, NY: $163,340
- Los Angeles, CA: $161,470
- Seattle, WA: $160,090
- All cities
Similar jobs in Milwaukee, WI
- Registered Nurse: $97,360
- Pharmacist: $153,340
- Physical Therapist: $103,030
- Dental Hygienist: $98,780
- Speech-Language Pathologist: $88,190
- Occupational Therapist: $94,020
- All jobs in Milwaukee, WI
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.