Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Oshkosh, WI

Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$34.40/hour

The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Oshkosh, WI is $34.40 per hour. This is 76% lower than the Wisconsin average of $60.69.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Oshkosh, WI compared to State and National Averages

$34.40/hour

Oshkosh, WI

32% lower than the US average.

$60.69/hour

Wisconsin

25% higher than the US average.

$45.24/hour

United States

How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Oshkosh Compare to Other Cities

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Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

$29/hour

This is 19% lower than the Oshkosh average of $34.40.

Madison, Wisconsin

$62/hour

This is 45% higher than the Oshkosh average of $34.40.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$52/hour

This is 33% higher than the Oshkosh average of $34.40.

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

Only Madison, Wisconsin reports pay data for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $62 per hour. Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Oshkosh, WI average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Madison, Wisconsin pays 80% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin$62$65

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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