WI · Madison · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Madison, WI

The median telehealth / triage nurse pay in the Madison area is $43.26 per hour ($89,980 a year), with the typical range running from $40.68 to $52.53. That ranks 108th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 115th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Madison. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Madison.

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Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Madison, WI

The metro median is 5% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $41.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 9,990 registered nurses employed in the Madison metro area, 24.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.46$80,00015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.68$84,61010% below U.S. median
Median$43.26$89,9804% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.53$109,26017% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.93$110,09018% above U.S. median

How Madison ranks

  • 108th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 115th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 12 Wisconsin metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

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.

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What your pay buys in Madison

  • Overall prices in Madison run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $43.26 median hour buys what $44.47 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Madison paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,557
  • Per year: $77,868
  • Per month: $6,489

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

Open Telehealth / Triage Nurse roles in Wisconsin

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Hospitals in Madison

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Madison.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Madison Va Medical Center
Madison, WI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Unitypoint Health - Meriter
Madison, WI
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority
Madison, WI
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison
Madison, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mendota Mental Health Institute
Madison, WI
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Janesville, WI35 mi$40.68/hr66,428
Waukesha, WI60 mi$40.38/hr71,461
Rockford, IL60 mi$39.21/hr147,486
West Allis, WI71 mi$40.38/hr59,784
Milwaukee, WI74 mi$40.38/hr563,531
Dubuque, IA76 mi$34.01/hr58,987

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Wisconsin

Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.

  • Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
  • Several years of clinical experience
  • Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation

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 Madison

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Common questions

How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Madison, WI?

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Madison metro area have a median pay of $43.26 per hour, about $89,980 a year. The middle half earn between $40.68 and $52.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Madison a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?

Madison ranks 115th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 108th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Madison?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Madison, led by Madison Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Madison as a telehealth / triage 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.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Advocate HealthGreen Bay, WI · 2 postings$44.38/ hr$36–$53
  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
  • CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60

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2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$46.97High$57

27 Telehealth RN postings with published pay in the US, 20 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Telehealth RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse (RN) - ENT Clinic TriagePermanent
    $35.50–$53.25/ hour
    Advocate Health · Greenfield, WI · posted 14 days ago
  2. Registered Nurse (RN) Triage - Family PracticePermanent
    $35.50–$53.25/ hour
    Advocate Health · Green Bay, WI · posted 20 days ago

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