WI · Germantown · Updated October 15, 2026

Ambulatory and clinic nurse jobs in Germantown, WI

Registered Nurses in the Germantown area earn a median of $40.38 per hour, about $83,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.35 and $48.76. That ranks 159th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 224th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Germantown. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Germantown.

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Registered Nurse pay in Germantown, WI

The metro median is 2% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $41.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 21,950 registered nurses employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area, 26.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.18$73,17022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.35$79,77015% below U.S. median
Median$40.38$83,99010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.76$101,4208% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.73$107,60015% above U.S. median

How Germantown ranks

  • 159th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 224th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 12 Wisconsin metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for ambulatory and clinic nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Germantown

  • Overall prices in Milwaukee-Waukesha run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.38 median hour buys what $41.66 buys at the national price level, 7% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Germantown paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,454
  • Per year: $72,684
  • Per month: $6,057

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Germantown

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel ambulatory and clinic nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in the Milwaukee-Waukesha area

CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Milwaukee-Waukesha area, 9 of the 13 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of ambulatory and clinic nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Aurora Medical Center
Grafton, WI
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
Oconomowoc, WI
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Aurora Medical Ctr Washington County
Hartford, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Community Memorial Hospital
Menomonee Falls, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Josephs Community Hospital West Bend
West Bend, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Waukesha, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
West Allis Memorial Hospital
West Allis, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Milwaukee, WI14 mi$40.38/hr563,531
West Allis, WI16 mi$40.38/hr59,784

Ambulatory and clinic nurse jobs in Wisconsin · Ambulatory and clinic nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Wisconsin license by endorsement.

Wisconsin taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Wisconsin state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Common questions

How much do ambulatory and clinic nurses make in Germantown, WI?

BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area have a median pay of $40.38 per hour, about $83,990 a year. The middle half earn between $38.35 and $48.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Germantown a good place for ambulatory and clinic nurses once cost of living is counted?

Milwaukee-Waukesha ranks 224th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 159th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring ambulatory and clinic nurses in Germantown?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Germantown. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Germantown.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Germantown as an ambulatory and clinic nurse?

Wisconsin is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Wisconsin license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Germantown?

The federal per diem benchmark in Germantown is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your RN pay reportGermantown, WI · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Essentia HealthSuperior, WI · 2 postings$56.95/ hr$45–$69
  • Veterans Health AdministrationMilwaukee, WI · 13 postings$52.90/ hr$34–$74
  • Select MedicalMadison, WI · 3 postings$51.43/ hr$34–$60
  • Hospital Sisters Health SystemGreen Bay, WI · 50 postings$46.00/ hr$31–$56

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$45.50High$56

147 RN postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 118 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 147 RN roles

  1. Float Pool RN (Night Shift)Permanent
    $86k–$149k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Madison, WI · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental HealthPermanent
    $72k–$152k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Madison, WI · posted today

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