How much does a Nurse Administrator make in Madison, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nurse Administrator in Madison, WI is $80,947. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,843 to $89,618, with most professionals earning between $65,465 and $97,512.

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Nurse Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $65,465 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $72,843 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $80,947 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $89,618 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $97,512 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25% $72,843 10% $65,465 90% $97,512 75% $89,618 $80,947 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Nurse Administrator

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN, Sr. - Medical Management

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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