PermanentPosted today
Staff Dentist
Veterans Health Administration · Green Bay, WI
$123k–$315k/ year
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Healthcare jobs in Wisconsin
462 open roles with published pay from 13 employers in Wisconsin, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Compact stateNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- CentralTime zone
- 140hospitals in the CMS directory
- 462roles with published pay
- $43.06median pay per hour
- $22–$56typical published range
- 13employers hiring
RN postings in Wisconsin carry a median of $45.50 per hour (about $94,640 a year), −5% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #18 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 140 hospitals in Wisconsin across 109 cities, 127 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 55 of the 86 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Wisconsin is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Central time.
What healthcare pays in Wisconsin
Pay by profession for Wisconsin, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $34–$56 | $45.50 | $94,640 | −5% | 147 postings |
| Medical Assistant | $18–$34 | $27.32 | $56,826 | +5% | 37 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $18–$27 | $21.60 | $44,928 | −6% | 36 postings |
| Dental Hygienist | $47–$56 | $52 | $108,160 | −4% | 35 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $19–$25 | $22 | $45,760 | +0% | 24 postings |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $22–$37 | $29.17 | $60,674 | −7% | 21 postings |
| Respiratory Therapist | $31–$50 | $41.33 | $85,966 | −0% | 17 postings |
| Nurse Practitioner | $45–$80 | $63.82 | $132,746 | −5% | 13 postings |
| Radiologic Technologist | $27–$48 | $33.96 | $70,637 | −14% | 10 postings |
| Surgical Technologist | $23–$40 | $32.55 | $67,714 | −13% | 10 postings |
| Pharmacist | $52–$86 | $68.62 | $142,730 | −6% | 9 postings |
| Physician Assistant | $47–$85 | $67.87 | $141,170 | −4% | 8 postings |
| Dentist | $87–$192 | $123.80 | $257,494 | +16% | 8 postings |
| Pharmacy Technician | $19–$34 | $24.73 | $51,438 | −6% | 7 postings |
| Phlebotomist | $20–$32 | $24.75 | $51,480 | +7% | 7 postings |
| Physical Therapist | $38–$58 | $47.14 | $98,051 | −4% | 6 postings |
| MRI Technologist | $34–$52 | $43.06 | $89,565 | −9% | 6 postings |
| Nurse Case Manager | $38–$57 | $47.75 | $99,320 | +1% | 6 postings |
| Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator | $18–$24 | $20.75 | $43,160 | −6% | 6 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $24–$44 | $36.76 | $76,461 | −7% | 5 postings |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $18–$28 | $22.40 | $46,592 | −15% | 4 postings |
| Dental Office Manager | $22–$29 | $25.82 | $53,706 | +12% | 4 postings |
| CRNA | $96–$200 | $152.50 | $317,200 | +9% | 3 postings |
| CT Technologist | $32–$51 | $42.23 | $87,838 | −11% | 3 postings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in Wisconsin
462 roles with published pay (409 permanent, 52 per diem, 1 remote). 334 were posted in the last 30 days.
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.88 FTE Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner- Emergency Medicine - St. Lukes, W. Allis, S. Shore
Advocate Health · Wisconsin
$59.00–$88.50/ hour
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Float Pool RN (Night Shift)
Veterans Health Administration · Madison, WI
$86k–$149k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Germantown, WI
$48.00–$52.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Medical Instrument Technician (Echocardiography)
Veterans Health Administration · Green Bay, WI
$90k–$117k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Respiratory Therapist
Hospital Sisters Health System · Green Bay, WI
$32.58–$48.87/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration · Madison, WI
$72k–$152k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse Weekender, Surgical Peds Unit, Night Shift
Mercy · Wisconsin
$42.00–$63.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse, Ortho/Neuro Unit - Weekender Nights
Mercy · Wisconsin
$42.00–$63.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Middleton, WI
$71k–$141k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN)-Medical/Cardiac/Neuro
Hospital Sisters Health System · Green Bay, WI
$36.50–$55.50/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse, Surg/Peds - Nights
Mercy · Wisconsin
$35.85–$55.56/ hour
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Browse Wisconsin jobs by profession
- Registered Nurse147
- Licensed Practical Nurse21
- Certified Nursing Assistant36
- Nurse Practitioner13
- CRNA3
- Radiologic Technologist10
- CT Technologist3
- Respiratory Therapist17
- Surgical Technologist10
- Physical Therapist6
- Speech-Language Pathologist3
- Patient Access Representative3
- Pharmacist9
- Pharmacy Technician7
- Medical Laboratory Scientist5
- Phlebotomist7
- MRI Technologist6
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer3
- Echocardiography Technologist3
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist3
- Physician Assistant8
- Nurse Case Manager6
- Clinical Social Worker3
- Medical Assistant37
- Sterile Processing Technician4
- Dentist8
- Dental Hygienist35
- Dental Assistant24
- Dental Office Manager4
- Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator6
Who is hiring in Wisconsin
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy | 148 | $43.06 | RN (52), Medical Assistant (14) |
| Hospital Sisters Health System | 92 | $45.50 | RN (50), CNA (18) |
| Advocate Health | 78 | $44.38 | RN (27), Medical Assistant (21) |
| Smile Brands | 48 | $48.75 | Hygienist (31), Dental Assistant (9) |
| Veterans Health Administration | 29 | $50.85 | RN (13), LPN / LVN (6) |
| Aspen Dental | 22 | $23.75 | Dental Assistant (11), Hygienist (4) |
| Mayo Clinic | 17 | $25.09 | CNA (7), Phlebotomist (2) |
| Essentia Health | 13 | $56.95 | NP (4), RN (2) |
| Dental Care Alliance | 5 | $24 | Dental Assistant (4), Office Manager (1) |
| Select Medical | 3 | $51.43 | RN (3) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Wisconsin
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandison Management, Inc. | 12 | $37.24 | PT (9), OT (3) |
| Family Health Center of Marshfield, Inc. | 6 | $127.22 | Dentist (6) |
| Mayo Clinic | 4 | $44.35 | Lab Scientist (4) |
| Marshfield Clinic | 3 | $45.17 | Lab Scientist (2), Pharmacist (1) |
| CVS Rx Services Inc. | 2 | $69 | Pharmacist (2) |
| Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Inc. | 2 | $24.47 | Lab Scientist (2) |
| Familia Dental MKEMidtown LLC | 2 | $115.98 | Dentist (2) |
| Appleton Dental Care LLC | 2 | $109.38 | Dentist (2) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in Wisconsin
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | 76 | $46 | RN |
| Milwaukee | 25 | $44.38 | RN |
| Sheboygan | 24 | $45.50 | RN |
| Madison | 14 | $45.55 | RN |
| Eau Claire | 14 | $27.88 | CNA |
| Superior | 11 | $45.74 | RN |
| Burlington | 7 | $44.38 | RN |
| Oshkosh | 7 | $51 | Hygienist |
| West Bend | 6 | $44.38 | RN |
| Mount Pleasant | 5 | $44.38 | RN |
| Wausau | 5 | $23.50 | Dental Assistant |
| Appleton | 5 | $47 | Hygienist |
| Tomah | 4 | $57.02 | RN |
| Greenfield | 4 | $44.38 | RN |
| West Allis | 4 | $25.25 | Dental Assistant |
City guides
- Green Bay
- Milwaukee
- Sheboygan
- Madison
- Eau Claire
- Superior
- Oshkosh
- Burlington
- West Bend
- Wausau
- Appleton
- Mount Pleasant
Pay by city
Hospitals in Wisconsin
How Wisconsin's hospital market is built.
- 140hospitals listed by CMS
- 125with emergency services
- 64Birthing-Friendly designated
- 55rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Acute care: 67
- Critical access: 58
- Psychiatric: 13
- Children's: 2
By ownership
- Nonprofit: 117
- Government and federal: 12
- For-profit: 8
- Other: 3
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 8 | 2 |
| Green Bay | 6 | 3 |
| Madison | 5 | 4 |
| La Crosse | 2 | 2 |
| Waukesha | 2 | 1 |
| Appleton | 2 | 2 |
| Kenosha | 2 | 1 |
| Tomah | 2 | 1 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital, Milwaukee · 5 of 5 stars
- Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn · 5 of 5 stars
- Aurora Medical Center, Grafton · 5 of 5 stars
- Aurora Medical Center - Summit, Summit · 5 of 5 stars
- Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County, Sheboygan · 5 of 5 stars
- Aurora Medical Ctr Manitowoc County, Two Rivers · 5 of 5 stars
- Hudson Hospital, Hudson · 5 of 5 stars
- Madison Va Medical Center, Madison · 5 of 5 stars
- Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua, Minocqua · 5 of 5 stars
- Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital, Eau Claire · 5 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Wisconsin with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in Wisconsin
What the compact means here
Wisconsin is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Wisconsin without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Wisconsin, the state where the patient is.
If you are joining from another state
- Confirm that your home state is a compact state and that your license is multistate. Check the status on the license verification at Nursys or with your board.
- If you live in another compact state, you can start work in Wisconsin on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to Wisconsin, you apply for a Wisconsin license as your new home state. Ask the Wisconsin board how long you may keep practicing on the old license while it processes.
- If your home state is not in the compact, apply for a Wisconsin license by endorsement. Start before you accept a start date, because verification and background checks take time.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Wisconsin requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Wisconsin board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in Wisconsin
Wisconsin taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in Wisconsin
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- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in Wisconsin. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
An email within 24 hours on business days, with pay at named employers and the roles open now.
- 3Reply to what fits
One click on a role. Nothing is submitted without your written OK.
- 4One recruiter, start to finish
The same person from the first email to the first shift. They write only after you reply.
Your recruiter in Wisconsin
- Omar Haddad, Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Wisconsin line might also look.
Common questions
Is Wisconsin a compact nursing state?
Wisconsin is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Wisconsin without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Wisconsin, the state where the patient is. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in Wisconsin?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the Wisconsin board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does Wisconsin tax wages?
Yes. Wisconsin taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in Wisconsin?
The median RN pay is $45.50 per hour, about $94,640 a year, based on 147 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $34 to $56 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Wisconsin?
CMS lists 140 hospitals in Wisconsin, 127 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in Wisconsin?
13 employers published roles with pay in Wisconsin, led by Mercy with 148. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Wisconsin?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Wisconsin. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Candidates never pay, because employers pay us. Your Shift Report is free and so is the recruiter who sends it.
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- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
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Your RN pay reportWisconsin · 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
- Float Pool RN (Night Shift)Permanent$86k–$149k/ year
- Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental HealthPermanent$72k–$152k/ year
+ 145 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.