Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Care
Veterans Health Administration · Milwaukee, WI
Pay for nurse practitioners in the Eau Claire area centers on $61.43 per hour, or about $127,770 a year. The lower quarter earns under $56.75 and the upper quarter over $70.00. That ranks 157th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 113th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Eau Claire. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Eau Claire.
The metro median is 1% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $61.82 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 160 nurse practitioners employed in the Eau Claire metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.89 | $103,770 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $56.75 | $118,040 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $61.43 | $127,770 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $70.00 | $145,600 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $76.34 | $158,790 | 23% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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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| 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 nurse practitioner 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).
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CMS lists 2 hospitals in Eau Claire, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital Eau Claire, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse, WI | 70 mi | $61.82/hr | 51,049 |
| Woodbury, MN | 70 mi | $61.81/hr | 80,596 |
| Rochester, MN | 74 mi | $59.05/hr | 123,624 |
| St. Paul, MN | 79 mi | $61.81/hr | 307,465 |
| Eagan, MN | 82 mi | $61.81/hr | 67,240 |
| Apple Valley, MN | 84 mi | $61.81/hr | 55,272 |
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Eau Claire city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Nurse Practitioners in the Eau Claire metro area have a median pay of $61.43 per hour, about $127,770 a year. The middle half earn between $56.75 and $70.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Eau Claire ranks 113th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 157th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Eau Claire, led by Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Eau Claire 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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