PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED)
Hospital Sisters Health System · Oconto Falls, WI
$35.00–$54.00/ hour
Emergency nurse jobs in Oconto Falls, WI
Registered Nurses in the Oconto Falls area earn a median of $38.24 per hour, about $79,550 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.05 and $47.35. That ranks 262nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 257th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Oconto Falls. The free report below lists employers near Oconto Falls and what they pay.
- $38.24median pay per hour, Green Bay
- $37–$47typical range per hour
- 4,740registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 8% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $41.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 4,740 registered nurses employed in the Green Bay metro area, 27.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.30).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.99 | $74,860 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.05 | $77,060 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.24 | $79,550 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.35 | $98,490 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.38 | $100,630 | 8% above U.S. median |
How Oconto Falls ranks
- 262nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 257th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th of 12 Wisconsin metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for emergency 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 Oconto Falls
- Overall prices in Green Bay run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.24 median hour buys what $41.08 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Oconto Falls paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,377
- Per year: $68,832
- Per month: $5,736
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Green Bay metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Oconto Falls
| Item | Federal 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 emergency 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 Oconto Falls
CMS lists 1 hospital in Oconto Falls. Hospitals are a major employer of emergency nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hshs St Clare Memorial Hospital Oconto Falls, WI | Critical access | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Oconto County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Oconto County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 14 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WI | 25 mi | $38.24/hr | 106,311 |
Emergency nurse jobs in Wisconsin · Emergency 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.
Common questions
How much do emergency nurses make in Oconto Falls, WI?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Green Bay metro area have a median pay of $38.24 per hour, about $79,550 a year. The middle half earn between $37.05 and $47.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Oconto Falls a good place for emergency nurses once cost of living is counted?
Green Bay ranks 257th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 262nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring emergency nurses in Oconto Falls?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Oconto Falls. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Oconto Falls.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Oconto Falls as an emergency 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.
Is Oconto Falls in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Oconto County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Oconto Falls?
The federal per diem benchmark in Oconto Falls 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 reportOconto Falls, 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
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