WI · Oshkosh · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Oshkosh, WI

Pay for nurse case managers in the Oshkosh area centers on $39.90 per hour, or about $82,980 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.20 and the upper quarter over $47.13. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Oshkosh. That ranks 172nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 161st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Oshkosh and what they pay.

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Nurse Case Manager pay in Oshkosh, WI

The metro median is 4% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $41.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,910 registered nurses employed in the Oshkosh-Neenah metro area, 20.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.25$75,40019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.20$77,38017% below U.S. median
Median$39.90$82,98011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.13$98,0305% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.13$104,27011% above U.S. median

How Oshkosh ranks

  • 172nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 161st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 12 Wisconsin metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse case manager. 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 Oshkosh

  • Overall prices in Oshkosh-Neenah run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 74.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.90 median hour buys what $42.94 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Oshkosh paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,436
  • Per year: $71,820
  • Per month: $5,985

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

Travel assignment per diem in Oshkosh

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 nurse case manager 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 Oshkosh

CMS lists 1 hospital in Oshkosh, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Aurora Medical Ctr Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Winnebago County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Winnebago County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 3 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.

Nurse Case Manager pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Appleton, WI20 mi$39.35/hr75,344
Green Bay, WI45 mi$38.24/hr106,311
Waukesha, WI72 mi$40.38/hr71,461
Milwaukee, WI73 mi$40.38/hr563,531
West Allis, WI75 mi$40.38/hr59,784
Madison, WI78 mi$43.26/hr285,300

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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

Other healthcare roles in Oshkosh

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Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Oshkosh, WI?

Nurse Case Managers in the Oshkosh-Neenah metro area have a median pay of $39.90 per hour, about $82,980 a year. The middle half earn between $37.20 and $47.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Oshkosh a good place for nurse case managers once cost of living is counted?

Oshkosh-Neenah ranks 161st of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 172nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse case managers in Oshkosh?

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

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Oshkosh as a nurse case manager?

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 Oshkosh in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Winnebago 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 Oshkosh?

The federal per diem benchmark in Oshkosh 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Advocate HealthBrown Deer, WI · 4 postings$47.75/ hr$38–$57
  • MercyWisconsin · 2 postings$44.09/ hr$31–$60
  • Emanate HealthGlendora, CA · 3 postings$84.00/ hr$84–$84
  • MultiCarePuyallup, WA · 6 postings$67.28/ hr$20–$95

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2What they are offering now

Low$36Median$47.75High$58

6 Case Manager postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 6 Case Manager roles

  1. Registered Nurse Patient Navigator, Case Management - Full TimePermanent
    $38.80–$60.14/ hour
    Mercy · Wisconsin · posted yesterday
  2. RN Home Health Case Manager - Franklin and Surrounding AreasPermanent
    $38.20–$57.30/ hour
    Advocate Health · Franklin, WI · posted 7 days ago

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