WI · Waukesha · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Waukesha, WI

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Waukesha area earn a median of $40.38 per hour, about $83,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.35 and $48.76. That ranks 159th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 224th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Waukesha and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Waukesha.

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Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Waukesha, WI

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 21,950 registered nurses employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area, 26.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.18$73,17022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.35$79,77015% below U.S. median
Median$40.38$83,99010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.76$101,4208% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.73$107,60015% above U.S. median

How Waukesha ranks

  • 159th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 224th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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.

What your pay buys in Waukesha

  • Overall prices in Milwaukee-Waukesha run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.38 median hour buys what $41.66 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Waukesha paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,454
  • Per year: $72,684
  • Per month: $6,057

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

Hospitals in Waukesha

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Waukesha.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Waukesha, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Waukesha County Mental Health Ctr
Waukesha, 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
West Allis, WI11 mi$40.38/hr59,784
Milwaukee, WI15 mi$40.38/hr563,531
Racine, WI29 mi$38.96/hr78,057
Kenosha, WI35 mi$40.63/hr99,578
Janesville, WI45 mi$40.68/hr66,428
Waukegan, IL48 mi$46.38/hr88,570

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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

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Common questions

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

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area have a median pay of $40.38 per hour, about $83,990 a year. The middle half earn between $38.35 and $48.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Milwaukee-Waukesha ranks 224th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 159th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring telehealth / triage nurses in Waukesha?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Milwaukee-Waukesha area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Waukesha.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Waukesha 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.

Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Waukesha?

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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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