Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Wisconsin
The median certified nursing assistant in Wisconsin earns $20.79 an hour, or $43,250 a year. That’s $1.78 above the national median, ranking #20 of 51.
- Median hourly$20.79
- Median yearly$43,250
- Bottom 10% earn under$17.81/hr
- Top 10% earn over$23.18/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$20.70
- CNAs employed27,480
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Wisconsin, occupation 31-1131. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all CNAs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Wisconsin
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $41.38/hr | $86,070/yr |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $29.35/hr | $61,040/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $61.82/hr | $128,580/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open CNA jobs in Wisconsin
- Nursing Assistant Manager (RN) -Medical/SurgicalHSHS (Hospital Sisters Health System)Green Bay, WI$43.66–$65.49/hrCNAMed-surgFull-time
- Nursing AssistantVeterans Health AdministrationMilwaukee, WI$40k–$65k/yrCNAFull-timeCloses Nov 13, 2026
- Nursing Assistant - Inpatient Mental Health (2B) Part-TimeVeterans Health AdministrationMadison, WI$18.72–$30.56/hrCNAPsychPart-timeCloses Nov 13, 2026
- Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg SuperiorEssentia HealthSuperior, WI$17.81–$23.70/hrCNAMed-surgPart-time
- Certified Nurse AideLifespace CommunitiesMequon, WI$17.81–$24.47/hrCNAFull-time
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Activities - 0.5 FTEGundersen Health SystemWisconsinCNAFlexible / other