Registered Nurses Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $82,980 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.90
10th percentile $75,410
90th percentile $104,270
Employed locally 1,910
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,410
    25th
    $77,380
    50th (median)
    $82,980
    75th
    $98,030
    90th
    $104,270

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 114% Median Registered Nurses salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,240
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $100,840
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $100,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $99,210
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $97,220
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $95,800

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,340
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,170
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,640
    Dental Hygienists $84,220
    Nurse Practitioners $126,580
    Physicians, All Other $376,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Oshkosh, WI is $39.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.84 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Oshkosh, WI is 11.3% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $75,410 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,380.