Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Milwaukee, WI

7,880 certified nursing assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $21.97/hour ($45,690/year) median · 8% above the national median.

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The median certified nursing assistant salary in Milwaukee, WI is $21.97/hour ($45,690/year), with a typical range of $41,930 to $47,990 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Milwaukee, WI

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Milwaukee metro. Half of Certified Nursing Assistants earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $41,930 $45,690 $47,990
25th$41,930 Median$45,690 75th$47,990 vs US8% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant). Full Certified Nursing Assistant salary guide →

What is a Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Milwaukee?

The median certified nursing assistant salary in Milwaukee, WI is $21.97/hour ($45,690/year), with a typical range of $41,930 to $47,990 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 7,880 certified nursing assistants employed in the Milwaukee metro area.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay bands in Milwaukee by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical senior band in Milwaukee
Example (illustrative)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range
$42,263–$57,660
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical staff band in Milwaukee
Example (illustrative)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range
$39,521–$51,081
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical entry level band in Milwaukee
Example (illustrative)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range
$40,892–$57,660
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical staff band in Milwaukee
Example (illustrative)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range
$38,151–$56,838
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical entry level band in Milwaukee
Example (illustrative)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range
$41,577–$54,371
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Certified Nursing Assistant Career Ladder — Milwaukee Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Milwaukee’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Certified Nursing Assistant0–2 yrs$32,896
  2. Mid Certified Nursing Assistant2–5 yrs$43,405
  3. Senior Certified Nursing Assistant5–8 yrs$54,828
  4. Staff Certified Nursing Assistant8–12 yrs$66,250
  5. Lead Certified Nursing Assistant12+ yrs$77,673

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant).

Employers in the Certified Nursing Assistant hiring market in Milwaukee

  • Mercy Health
  • Ascension
  • Tenet
  • HCA Healthcare
  • CommonSpirit

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Milwaukee post Certified Nursing Assistant jobs

Employers in the Milwaukee metro typically post Certified Nursing Assistant roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Certified Nursing Assistant in Milwaukee, WI — Common Questions

How much does a Certified Nursing Assistant earn in Milwaukee, WI?
Median $21.97/hour ($45,690/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $41,930–$47,990. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Certified Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Milwaukee?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 7,880 Certified Nursing Assistant roles employed in the Milwaukee metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Milwaukee employers use for Certified Nursing Assistant?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Certified Nursing Assistant jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Certified Nursing Assistant openings in Milwaukee and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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