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Travel Nurse Pay in Madison, WI

Based on 324 live assignments in Madison listing weekly pay.

$2,187

Median /wk

$1,998–$2,301

Typical range /wk

$3,986

Top posted /wk

Stipends and rent in Madison

$1,456/wk

Max tax-free stipend (GSA: $128/night lodging + $80/day meals)

$1,837/mo

Typical rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index)

$7,640/mo

Left after rent at typical pay here ($2,187/wk)

GSA FY2027 per diem rates set the most an agency can usually pay tax-free for housing and meals. Your agency's stipend may be lower.

Pay by specialty in Madison

Specialties with at least 3 assignments listing pay. Tap one for its pay across Wisconsin.

Specialty
Median
Typical range
Radiology / Imaging
$2,736
$2,519 – $2,824
Pediatrics
$2,665
$2,448 – $2,676
ICU / Critical Care
$2,301
$2,209 – $2,392
Emergency / Trauma
$2,118
$2,118 – $2,301
Medical / Surgical
$2,096
$1,971 – $2,130
Rehabilitation
$2,034
$2,001 – $2,142
Labor & Delivery
$1,998
$1,960 – $1,998
Respiratory
$1,922
$1,922 – $1,928
Operating Room
$1,872
$1,240 – $2,108
Behavioral Health
$1,717
$1,717 – $1,754
Long Term Care
$1,367
$1,367 – $1,367
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Figures use the weekly pay posted on each assignment. "Typical range" is the middle half of assignments (25th to 75th percentile). Agency pay is an estimate; confirm before you accept.