How much does a Research Nurse make in Appleton, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Nurse in Appleton, WI is $93,485. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $74,629 to a high of $113,349, with most professionals earning between $83,615 and $103,883.

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What is the average salary for Research Nurse in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Nurse in Appleton, WI. The base salary for Research Nurse ranges from $83,615 to $103,883 with the average base salary of $93,485. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,697 to $104,059 with the average total cash compensation of $93,654.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $93,485 $83,615 - $103,883
Bonus $169 $81 - $176
Total Pay $93,654 $83,697 - $104,059
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,863 - $102,949 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Green Bay, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,129 - $102,036 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,519 - $107,491 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,199 - $107,093 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Madison, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,145 - $105,784 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,538 - $103,786 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Staff Nurse - RN - Research LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $81,436 MAXIMUM SALARY $98,996
JOB TITLE Clinical Research Nurse LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $83,615 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,883
JOB TITLE Research Nurse Coordinator LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $83,615 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,883
JOB TITLE Research Nurse Specialist LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $84,172 MAXIMUM SALARY $102,321
JOB TITLE Oncology Research Nurse LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $79,734 MAXIMUM SALARY $100,213
JOB TITLE Research Nurse Manager LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $53,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $74,073
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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

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

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