As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Wisconsin is $66,191, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,273 weekly, or $5,516 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $53,092 to $81,035. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,335) and 75th percentile ($73,961), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,035 per year. This $14,626 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Wisconsin Correctional Nurse often earn 1.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $53,092 WI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $59,335 WI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $66,191 WI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $73,961 WI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $81,035 WI September 01, 2026
25% $59,335 10% $53,092 90% $81,035 75% $73,961 $66,191 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $65,629 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $65,668 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $65,810 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $66,972 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $66,568 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $67,022 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $65,648 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $67,217 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $66,636 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $65,757 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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