Certified Nursing Assistant Salary in Wisconsin
Certified Nursing Assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $45,130 a year, or $21.70 an hour. That ranks Wisconsin #19 of 51 states and is $2,870 more than the national median.
- Median / year
- $45,130
- Median / hour
- $21.70
- Employed
- 28,370
- National rank
- #19of 51
Pay range in Wisconsin
Certified Nursing Assistant pay by Wisconsin metro area
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,020 | 14,590 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $47,050 | 520 |
| Kenosha, WI | $46,220 | 710 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $45,710 | 620 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $45,690 | 7,880 |
| Madison, WI | $45,260 | 3,420 |
| Appleton, WI | $44,760 | 980 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $44,590 | 900 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $44,490 | 520 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $44,250 | 1,610 |
| Wausau, WI | $43,660 | 710 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $43,510 | 1,250 |
| Green Bay, WI | $43,450 | 1,700 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $43,150 | 1,100 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $39,730 | 710 |
FAQ
How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $45,130 ($21.70 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $2,870 above the U.S. median of $42,260.
What do entry-level nursing assistants make in Wisconsin?
The lowest-paid 10% of Wisconsin nursing assistants earned $37,900 or less ($18.22/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.
Where do nursing assistants earn the most in Wisconsin?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI has the highest metro median at $48,020.
How many nursing assistants work in Wisconsin?
About 28,370 nursing assistants were employed in Wisconsin in May 2025.