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Registered Nurse jobs in Kenosha, WI
The median registered nurse pay in the Kenosha area is $40.63 per hour ($84,500 a year), with the typical range running from $37.86 to $44.46. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Kenosha. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Kenosha. The free report below lists employers near Kenosha and what they pay.
- $40.63median pay per hour, Kenosha
- $38–$44typical range per hour
- 1,560registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 2% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $41.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,560 registered nurses employed in the Kenosha metro area, 21.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.51 | $75,940 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.86 | $78,750 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.63 | $84,500 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $44.46 | $92,480 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.39 | $102,730 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Kenosha ranks
- 150th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 281st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 12 Wisconsin metro areas
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 Kenosha
- Overall prices in Kenosha run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.63 median hour buys what $40.18 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Kenosha paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,463
- Per year: $73,134
- Per month: $6,094
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kenosha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kenosha
| 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 registered nurse 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 Kenosha
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kenosha, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha Kenosha, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Froedtert South Inc. Kenosha, WI | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Kenosha County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Kenosha County (1 population-group, 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WI | 10 mi | $38.96/hr | 78,057 |
| Waukegan, IL | 15 mi | $46.38/hr | 88,570 |
| West Allis, WI | 30 mi | $40.38/hr | 59,784 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 33 mi | $40.38/hr | 563,531 |
| Palatine, IL | 34 mi | $46.38/hr | 65,951 |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 34 mi | $46.38/hr | 75,596 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Kenosha, WI?
Registered Nurses in the Kenosha metro area have a median pay of $40.63 per hour, about $84,500 a year. The middle half earn between $37.86 and $44.46 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kenosha a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Kenosha ranks 281st of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 150th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Kenosha?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Kenosha. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kenosha.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Kenosha as a registered nurse?
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 Kenosha in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Kenosha 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 Kenosha?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kenosha 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 registered nurses in Kenosha?
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Your RN pay reportKenosha, WI · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Essentia HealthSuperior, WI · 2 postings$56.95/ hr$45–$69
- Veterans Health AdministrationMilwaukee, WI · 13 postings$52.90/ hr$34–$74
- Select MedicalMadison, WI · 3 postings$51.43/ hr$34–$60
- Hospital Sisters Health SystemGreen Bay, WI · 50 postings$46.00/ hr$31–$56
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$34Median$45.50High$56
147 RN postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 118 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 147 RN roles
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+ 145 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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