WI · West Allis · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in West Allis, WI

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the West Allis area is $62.11 per hour ($129,180 a year), with the typical range running from $50.16 to $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 West Allis. Tell us your role and we email current openings near West Allis.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in West Allis, 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 West Allis 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 West Allis

  • 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 West Allis

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$140
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,540
13-week assignment$20,020

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. 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).

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Hospitals in West Allis

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
West Allis Memorial Hospital
West Allis, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Granite Hills Hospital
West Allis, WI
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Milwaukee County

HRSA lists 11 active primary care shortage designations that include Milwaukee County (1 geographic, 2 population-group, 8 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Milwaukee, WI5 mi$62.11/hr563,531
Waukesha, WI11 mi$62.11/hr71,461
Racine, WI22 mi$57.76/hr78,057
Kenosha, WI30 mi$52.77/hr99,578
Waukegan, IL45 mi$59.78/hr88,570
Janesville, WI55 mi$57.84/hr66,428

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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 West Allis

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Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in West Allis, 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 West Allis 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 West Allis?

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

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in West Allis 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.

Is West Allis in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 11 active primary care shortage designations that include Milwaukee 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 West Allis?

The federal per diem benchmark in West Allis is $140 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 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 West Allis?

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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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