What is the average RN salary in Cottage Grove?

The average RN salary in Cottage Grove is $91,741. This is 2% below the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600, and it reflects local market pay for Cottage Grove nurses compared directly to the national BLS median figure provided.

How many hospitals are in Cottage Grove?

There are 0 hospitals located within Cottage Grove. Residents and nurses in Cottage Grove typically rely on nearby Dane County hospitals; no Cottage Grove inpatient or acute care hospitals are listed among local facilities.

What is the cost of living in Cottage Grove?

The cost of living index in Cottage Grove is 103.9, above the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs contribute to this higher index; Cottage Grove’s COL index of 103.9 should be considered when comparing salaries and rent to national averages.

Is Cottage Grove a good place for nurses?

Cottage Grove can suit nurses who accept commuting: the town has 0 hospitals and a population of 7,255, so local inpatient opportunities are limited. The average RN salary is $91,741 and quality-of-life features include 273 sunny days and temperate climate normals (56°F high, 40°F low).

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Cottage Grove?

The adjusted purchasing-power salary for Cottage Grove nurses is $88,297 after accounting for the Cost of Living index of 103.9. Compared to the raw U.S. RN median salary of $93,600, this adjusted Cottage Grove figure reflects reduced local purchasing power for nurses.

Can nurses use a multistate compact license to work in Cottage Grove?

Yes — Wisconsin is an NLC state, so nurses with a multistate compact license have practice privileges in Cottage Grove. A multistate license allows a nurse to practice in Wisconsin without obtaining a separate single-state license, facilitating mobility to Cottage Grove and nearby counties.

Nursing in Cottage Grove, WI

Practical guide to nursing in Cottage Grove, WI — salaries, cost of living, hospitals, climate, and what nurses actually earn after local taxes and rent.