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Empty Nester Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

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How much do empty nester jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for empty nester in Wisconsin is $14.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.12 and $15.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an empty nester job?

An Empty Nester job typically refers to part-time or flexible work taken on by parents whose children have moved out. These roles vary widely, including consulting, freelance work, volunteering, or pursuing a new career. Many Empty Nesters seek jobs for financial stability, personal fulfillment, or to stay active. Common industries include education, hospitality, and remote work. The key is finding a role that aligns with skills, interests, and desired work-life balance.

What is the difference between Empty Nester vs Childcare Provider?

AspectEmpty NesterChildcare Provider
Required CredentialsNone specific, often high school diploma or equivalentCPR certification, background checks, early childhood education credentials
Work EnvironmentHome or personal space, flexible hoursChildcare centers, homes, or schools, structured hours
Industry UsagePersonal life stage, not industry-specificChildcare industry, education, or health services

Empty Nesters are individuals whose children have grown and left home, often seeking flexible or part-time work. Childcare Providers work directly with children, requiring specific certifications and working in structured environments. While both roles may involve caring for others, their credentials, work settings, and industry focus differ significantly.

What is an empty nester?

Empty nesters are parents whose children have grown up and moved out of the family home, often to attend college or start their own independent lives. This stage is typically experienced by middle-aged or older adults who find themselves with more free time and fewer daily parenting responsibilities. For many, becoming an empty nester can be both a time of adjustment and an opportunity for personal growth, travel, or pursuing new interests. Some may experience feelings of loneliness or loss, while others embrace the newfound freedom to focus on themselves and their partner.
What job categories do people searching Empty Nester jobs in Wisconsin look for? The top searched job categories for Empty Nester jobs in Wisconsin are:
Infographic showing various Empty Nester job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $29,719 per year, or $14.3 per hour.

Kewaunee WI Host an exchange student at Kewaunee HS-Volunteer families/Indiv...

NorthWest Student Exchange

Kewaunee, WI • On-site

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Volunteer to Host a Foreign Exchange Student in your town for 5 or 10 months!

Benefit from opening your home and heart to an exchange student for a term during the upcoming high school year by:

  • Making life-long friendship connections abroad
  • Giving a young person an opportunity to immerse themselves in our American culture and your family
  • Gaining an international son/daughter
  • Gain new perspectives on our American way of life through the eyes of your exchange student

Choose from these ways to host; 3 months as a short-term Welcome Family, for a Semester, or school Year. You don't have to have your own child in high school to host. You may be a Couple, with or without children, Single, Empty-nester or Grandparents. Many different family dynamics make for great hosts.

And yes, you get to pick the student(s) you wish to host by reviewing our student profiles. Our exchange students, ages 15-18, have worked hard to be accepted into our program and are waiting now to be selected by their US host family.

This year's NWSE exchange students come from Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Japan, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan and more! They arrive with English fluency, travel medical insurance and their own spending money. We ask our hosts to provide a loving, caring environment, 3 meals per day and a bedroom, which can be shared with a host sibling of the same gender 12 and up. Students attend the high school your home is zoned for.

#ExChange Your World...Become a NWSE Host Family today. Visit nwse.com/host

We look forward to hearing from you very soon and matching you with your foreign exchange student!

Watch our video to learn more: EXCHANGE YOUR WORLD with NWSE