Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Wisconsin
Licensed Practical Nurses in Wisconsin earn a median of $63,760 a year, or $30.65 an hour. That ranks Wisconsin #26 of 51 states and is $640 less than the national median.
- Median / year
- $63,760
- Median / hour
- $30.65
- Employed
- 7,390
- National rank
- #26of 51
Pay range in Wisconsin
Licensed Practical Nurse pay by Wisconsin metro area
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $65,660 | 6,300 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $65,410 | 1,890 |
| Kenosha, WI | $65,350 | 250 |
| Appleton, WI | $65,300 | 370 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $65,270 | 160 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $64,850 | 180 |
| Madison, WI | $64,550 | 650 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $64,000 | 190 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $63,950 | 260 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $62,820 | 160 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $60,960 | 270 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $60,950 | 250 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $60,930 | 630 |
| Green Bay, WI | $60,790 | 600 |
| Wausau, WI | $60,360 | 150 |
FAQ
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $63,760 ($30.65 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $640 below the U.S. median of $64,400.
What do entry-level LPNs make in Wisconsin?
The lowest-paid 10% of Wisconsin LPNs earned $51,820 or less ($24.91/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.
Where do LPNs earn the most in Wisconsin?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI has the highest metro median at $65,660.
How many LPNs work in Wisconsin?
About 7,390 LPNs were employed in Wisconsin in May 2025.