Registered Nurses Salary
Registered Nurses in Kenosha, WI make a median of $83,110 a year, or about $39.96 an hour. The range runs from $77K at the entry level to $100K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 101.12), that's roughly $82,189 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,402/month, or 26.7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $83K 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
Pay for registered nurses in Kenosha runs about 15% below the U.S. median of $98K. Rent runs $1,402/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.5% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. 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 registered nurses in metros near Kenosha, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $97K | $100K |
| Madison | $101K | $104K |
| Green Bay | $85K | $91K |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $98K | $107K |
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 registered nurses (10th percentile) start around $77K. Mid-career wages sit at $83K. Top earners bring in $100K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
Registered Nurses pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Registered Nurses salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $140K | +44% | 338,940 |
| Hawaii | $136K | +40% | 12,940 |
| Oregon | $129K | +32% | 39,730 |
| Washington | $124K | +27% | 69,260 |
| Alaska | $109K | +12% | 7,510 |
| New York | $109K | +12% | 205,810 |
| New Jersey | $107K | +9% | 92,680 |
| Massachusetts | $105K | +7% | 88,200 |
| Nevada | $104K | +6% | 27,070 |
| Connecticut | $103K | +5% | 40,110 |
| District of Columbia | $103K | +5% | 11,440 |
| Minnesota | $102K | +4% | 70,110 |
| Rhode Island | $101K | +3% | 10,090 |
| Colorado | $100K | +3% | 54,490 |
| Maryland | $100K | +2% | 52,910 |
| New Hampshire | $100K | +2% | 15,390 |
| Delaware | $100K | +2% | 14,290 |
| Arizona | $100K | +2% | 73,150 |
| Vermont | $97K | -0% | 7,410 |
| Pennsylvania | $96K | -1% | 146,520 |
| Illinois | $96K | -2% | 138,910 |
| Texas | $96K | -2% | 271,380 |
| Wisconsin | $96K | -2% | 68,060 |
| New Mexico | $94K | -3% | 17,980 |
| Michigan | $94K | -3% | 104,950 |
| Virginia | $94K | -4% | 77,490 |
| Georgia | $94K | -4% | 100,950 |
| Idaho | $92K | -5% | 16,880 |
| Maine | $87K | -11% | 16,540 |
| Montana | $85K | -13% | 10,950 |
| Nebraska | $85K | -13% | 24,720 |
| Utah | $85K | -13% | 27,420 |
| North Carolina | $84K | -14% | 111,120 |
| Florida | $84K | -14% | 229,940 |
| Wyoming | $84K | -14% | 5,330 |
| Indiana | $84K | -14% | 68,980 |
| Oklahoma | $83K | -15% | 38,270 |
| Ohio | $83K | -15% | 143,730 |
| South Carolina | $82K | -16% | 49,750 |
| Missouri | $82K | -16% | 76,310 |
| Tennessee | $82K | -16% | 72,200 |
| Kentucky | $81K | -17% | 50,300 |
| North Dakota | $81K | -17% | 11,340 |
| Louisiana | $80K | -18% | 48,970 |
| West Virginia | $80K | -18% | 23,430 |
| Kansas | $79K | -19% | 33,800 |
| Arkansas | $79K | -19% | 29,400 |
| Iowa | $79K | -19% | 34,420 |
| South Dakota | $78K | -20% | 14,710 |
| Mississippi | $77K | -21% | 29,060 |
| Alabama | $77K | -21% | 54,340 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a registered nurse afford a 2BR apartment alone in Kenosha?
Yes — at the median salary of $83K, rent takes 26.5% 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 registered nurses in Kenosha?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new registered nurses typically earn — is $77K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,618/month. At HUD’s $1,402/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is registered nurse a high-paying job in Kenosha?
Local pay runs 15% below the national median — $83K here vs. $98K nationally.
How does Kenosha compare to the national average for registered nurses?
Kenosha pays $83K median vs. the U.S. average of $98K — that’s -15%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 101.12), the purchasing-power equivalent is $82K — below the national median.
How much do registered nurses make in Kenosha, WI?
The median is $83,110 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $76,960, and experienced registered nurses can clear $100,430. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $83K enough to live in Kenosha?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,291/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,402/month, which eats 26.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a registered nurses 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 registered nurses salary is worth about $82,189 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do registered nurses 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.