Nurse Practitioners Salary
In Kenosha, WI, nurse practitioners earn $132,210 at the median, or about $63.56 an hour. The range runs from $105K at the entry level to $187K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 101.12), that's roughly $130,746 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,402/month, or 17.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $132K get you in Kenosha?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Kenosha’s Regional Price Parity (101.12). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Kenosha
Nurse practitioners pay in Kenosha tracks closely to the national median, $132K locally vs. $132K nationwide, a 0% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,402/month, 17.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 101.12) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nurse practitioners in metros near Kenosha, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $134K | $139K |
| Madison | $133K | $137K |
| Green Bay | $128K | $137K |
| Eau Claire | $133K | $143K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Kenosha, WI
Entry-level nurse practitioners (10th percentile) start around $105K. Mid-career wages sit at $132K. Top earners bring in $187K or more, a $82K spread from bottom to top.
Nurse Practitioners pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Nurse Practitioners salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $169K | +27% | 25,120 |
| New Jersey | $159K | +20% | 9,950 |
| Washington | $156K | +18% | 6,700 |
| Oregon | $156K | +18% | 2,820 |
| Alaska | $155K | +17% | 710 |
| New York | $154K | +16% | 22,890 |
| Massachusetts | $142K | +8% | 8,070 |
| Nevada | $141K | +6% | 1,930 |
| Connecticut | $138K | +5% | 3,750 |
| New Hampshire | $138K | +4% | 1,770 |
| New Mexico | $138K | +4% | 1,770 |
| Montana | $137K | +4% | 1,260 |
| Rhode Island | $136K | +3% | 1,180 |
| District of Columbia | $136K | +3% | 680 |
| Hawaii | $136K | +2% | 550 |
| Vermont | $135K | +2% | 700 |
| Arizona | $134K | +2% | 7,220 |
| Oklahoma | $133K | +1% | 3,620 |
| Minnesota | $133K | +1% | 7,780 |
| Colorado | $133K | +0% | 4,270 |
| Idaho | $133K | +0% | 1,750 |
| Wyoming | $132K | -0% | 440 |
| Nebraska | $132K | -0% | 2,340 |
| Wisconsin | $132K | -0% | 5,160 |
| Texas | $132K | -0% | 25,970 |
| Michigan | $131K | -1% | 8,290 |
| Maryland | $131K | -1% | 6,710 |
| Delaware | $131K | -1% | 1,430 |
| Utah | $131K | -1% | 2,740 |
| Illinois | $131K | -1% | 9,270 |
| Maine | $130K | -2% | 1,650 |
| Iowa | $130K | -2% | 3,240 |
| Pennsylvania | $130K | -2% | 10,670 |
| North Dakota | $130K | -2% | 1,290 |
| Missouri | $130K | -2% | 7,710 |
| Florida | $130K | -2% | 21,790 |
| Georgia | $129K | -2% | 10,460 |
| North Carolina | $129K | -3% | 9,800 |
| South Dakota | $129K | -3% | 1,020 |
| Indiana | $129K | -3% | 7,450 |
| Virginia | $128K | -3% | 7,110 |
| West Virginia | $127K | -4% | 2,550 |
| Kansas | $127K | -4% | 3,780 |
| Arkansas | $126K | -5% | 3,970 |
| Louisiana | $126K | -5% | 5,380 |
| Ohio | $125K | -6% | 15,400 |
| Mississippi | $125K | -6% | 4,690 |
| South Carolina | $123K | -7% | 5,670 |
| Kentucky | $123K | -7% | 4,770 |
| Tennessee | $118K | -11% | 12,150 |
| Alabama | $106K | -20% | 5,640 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nurse practitioner afford a 2BR apartment alone in Kenosha?
Yes — at the median salary of $132K, rent takes 17.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,402/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse practitioners in Kenosha?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse practitioners typically earn — is $105K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,301/month. At HUD’s $1,402/month FMR, rent would take 22% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse practitioner a high-paying job in Kenosha?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $132K locally vs. $132K nationally, a 0% difference.
How does Kenosha compare to the national average for nurse practitioners?
Kenosha pays $132K median vs. the U.S. average of $132K — that’s +0%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 101.12), the purchasing-power equivalent is $131K — below the national median.
How much do nurse practitioners make in Kenosha, WI?
The median is $132,210 a year, that works out to about $64 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $105,020, and experienced nurse practitioners can clear $187,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $132K enough to live in Kenosha?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,930/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,402/month, which eats 17.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a nurse practitioners salary go in Kenosha?
Kenosha has a Regional Price Parity of 101.12 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nurse practitioners salary is worth about $130,746 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do nurse practitioners get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.