WI · Sheboygan · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Sheboygan, WI

Pay for registered nurses in the Sheboygan area centers on $39.12 per hour, or about $81,360 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.20 and the upper quarter over $48.09. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Sheboygan. That ranks 207th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 226th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Sheboygan.

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Registered Nurse pay in Sheboygan, WI

The metro median is 5% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $41.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 910 registered nurses employed in the Sheboygan metro area, 15.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.09$66,75029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.20$77,38017% below U.S. median
Median$39.12$81,36013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.09$100,0307% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.15$102,2309% above U.S. median

How Sheboygan ranks

  • 207th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 226th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th 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 Sheboygan

  • Overall prices in Sheboygan run 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 80.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.12 median hour buys what $41.61 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Sheboygan paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,408
  • Per year: $70,416
  • Per month: $5,868

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

Travel assignment per diem in Sheboygan

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 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 Sheboygan

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Sheboygan, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County
Sheboygan, WI		Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
St Nicholas Hospital
Sheboygan, 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 Sheboygan County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Sheboygan County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 8 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Oshkosh, WI46 mi$39.90/hr67,242
Milwaukee, WI48 mi$40.38/hr563,531
Appleton, WI50 mi$39.35/hr75,344
West Allis, WI53 mi$40.38/hr59,784
Green Bay, WI56 mi$38.24/hr106,311
Waukesha, WI57 mi$40.38/hr71,461

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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 Sheboygan

Sheboygan city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Sheboygan, WI?

Registered Nurses in the Sheboygan metro area have a median pay of $39.12 per hour, about $81,360 a year. The middle half earn between $37.20 and $48.09 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Sheboygan a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Sheboygan ranks 226th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 207th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Sheboygan?

We list 13 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Sheboygan. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Sheboygan.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan?

The federal per diem benchmark in Sheboygan 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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Your RN pay reportSheboygan, 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

  1. Float Pool RN (Night Shift)Permanent
    $86k–$149k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Madison, WI · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental HealthPermanent
    $72k–$152k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Madison, WI · posted today

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