WI · Waukesha · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Waukesha, WI

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Waukesha area earn a median of $62.11 per hour, about $129,180 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $50.16 and $79.00. That ranks 51st of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 33rd of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Waukesha. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Waukesha.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Waukesha, WI

The metro median is 2% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $60.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,750 medical and health services managers employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.58).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$44.02$91,56022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$50.16$104,33012% below U.S. median
Median$62.11$129,18010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$79.00$164,32039% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+103% above U.S. median

How Waukesha ranks

  • 51st of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 33rd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 12 Wisconsin metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Waukesha

  • 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 $62.11 median hour buys what $64.07 buys at the national price level, 13% above 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,236
  • Per year: $111,798
  • Per month: $9,316

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 Waukesha

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 manager & leadership 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).

Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in Wisconsin

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Hospitals in Waukesha

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Waukesha, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Waukesha, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Waukesha County Mental Health Ctr
Waukesha, WI
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
West Allis, WI11 mi$62.11/hr59,784
Milwaukee, WI15 mi$62.11/hr563,531
Racine, WI29 mi$57.76/hr78,057
Kenosha, WI35 mi$52.77/hr99,578
Janesville, WI45 mi$57.84/hr66,428
Waukegan, IL48 mi$59.78/hr88,570

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Wisconsin · Nurse Manager & Leadership 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

Other healthcare roles in Waukesha

Waukesha city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Waukesha, WI?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area have a median pay of $62.11 per hour, about $129,180 a year. The middle half earn between $50.16 and $79.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Waukesha a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?

Milwaukee-Waukesha ranks 33rd of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 51st of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Waukesha?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Waukesha, led by Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Waukesha as a nurse manager & leadership?

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 Waukesha?

The federal per diem benchmark in Waukesha 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.

Does Valorem Health place nurse manager & leaderships in Waukesha?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$121.16/ hr$90–$148
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 6 postings$93.11/ hr$78–$157
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLong Beach, CA · 3 postings$80.49/ hr$48–$110
  • CommonSpirit HealthSAN BERNARDINO, CA · 7 postings$79.32/ hr$54–$135

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Low$41Median$60.00High$94

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3Open now: 1 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Nurse Supervisor - Cardiac Device ClinicPermanent
    $91k–$136k/ year
    Mayo Clinic · Eau Claire, WI · posted 6 days ago

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