WI · Janesville · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Janesville, WI

The median nurse practitioner pay in the Janesville area is $63.00 per hour ($131,040 a year), with the typical range running from $56.56 to $67.31. That ranks 99th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 91st of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Janesville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Janesville.

Nurse Practitioner pay in Janesville, WI

The metro median is 2% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $61.82 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 90 nurse practitioners employed in the Janesville-Beloit metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.64).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$53.13$110,51014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$56.56$117,6409% below U.S. median
Median$63.00$131,0401% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$67.31$140,0008% above U.S. median
Top 10%$75.31$156,64021% above U.S. median

How Janesville ranks

  • 99th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 91st of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 11 Wisconsin metro areas

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.

What your pay buys in Janesville

  • Overall prices in Janesville-Beloit run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $63.00 median hour buys what $67.23 buys at the national price level, 8% 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$2,268
  • Per year: $113,400
  • Per month: $9,450

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

Travel assignment per diem in Janesville

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 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).

Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Wisconsin

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Hospitals in Janesville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Janesville, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville
Janesville, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Health System Corp
Janesville, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Rock County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Rock County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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 Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Rockford, IL30 mi$62.56/hr147,486
Madison, WI35 mi$64.52/hr285,300
Waukesha, WI45 mi$62.39/hr71,461
West Allis, WI55 mi$62.39/hr59,784
Elgin, IL57 mi$63.31/hr114,701
Kenosha, WI58 mi$61.67/hr99,578

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Wisconsin · Nurse Practitioner 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 Janesville

Janesville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Janesville, WI?

Nurse Practitioners in the Janesville-Beloit metro area have a median pay of $63.00 per hour, about $131,040 a year. The middle half earn between $56.56 and $67.31 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Janesville a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Janesville-Beloit ranks 91st of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 99th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in Janesville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Janesville, led by Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Janesville as a nurse practitioner?

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 Janesville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Rock 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 Janesville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Janesville 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

  • Essentia HealthSuperior, WI · 4 postings$69.31/ hr$57–$81
  • MercyWisconsin · 7 postings$57.50/ hr$41–$80
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104

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2What they are offering now

Low$43Median$63.82High$81

13 NP postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 13 NP roles

  1. Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Surgical CarePermanent
    $121k–$183k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Milwaukee, WI · posted yesterday
  2. Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care - Full TimePermanent
    $51.05–$76.60/ hour
    Advocate Health · Wautoma, WI · posted 4 days ago

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