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 1,177 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $44,362 and $125,738 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 Oct 09, 2026
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Job openings (Milwaukee)

Nurse Practitioner

Milwaukee

$92.35 per hour

Wisconsin

$90.41 per hour

Advanced Practice Provider

Milwaukee

$124,485 per year

Wisconsin

$126,003 per year

Registered Nurse

Milwaukee

$2,300 per week

Wisconsin

$2,251 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Milwaukee

$2,198 per week

Wisconsin

$2,244 per week

Travel Nurse

Milwaukee

$2,194 per week

Wisconsin

$2,102 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Milwaukee

$2,132 per week

Wisconsin

$2,159 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Milwaukee

$2,093 per week

Wisconsin

$2,112 per week

Psychiatric Nurse

Milwaukee

$45.88 per hour

Wisconsin

$55.93 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Milwaukee

$35.12 per hour

Wisconsin

$35.78 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Milwaukee

$19.64 per hour

Wisconsin

$21.60 per hour

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