High-paying nursing jobs in Milwaukee

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 1,149 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $44,197 and $139,313 per year. Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Milwaukee, WI.

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Updated Aug 10, 2026
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Job openings (Milwaukee)

Nurse Practitioner

Milwaukee

$92.60 per hour

Wisconsin

$88.57 per hour

Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Milwaukee

$2,548 per week

Wisconsin

$2,415 per week

Registered Nurse

Milwaukee

$2,309 per week

Wisconsin

$2,273 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Milwaukee

$2,181 per week

Wisconsin

$2,271 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Milwaukee

$2,107 per week

Wisconsin

$2,158 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Milwaukee

$2,097 per week

Wisconsin

$2,118 per week

Nursing Supervisor

Milwaukee

$45.56 per hour

Wisconsin

$42.71 per hour

Clinical Lead Nurse

Milwaukee

$43.71 per hour

Wisconsin

$38.41 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Milwaukee

$35.59 per hour

Wisconsin

$35.78 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Milwaukee

$19.57 per hour

Wisconsin

$21.60 per hour

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