Nursing salaries in the US
Half of US nursing jobs that state an annual salary start at $87,000 or more. Based on 5,615 live job ads that show the pay, out of 13,124.
Pay
Advertised starting salaries
The band covers the middle 80%: one in ten starts below $55,100 and one in ten above $135,000.
By job title
Common nursing job titles
| Title | Median | Salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,848 | 159 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,397 | 55 |
| Nurse | $88,477 | 45 |
| Advanced Practice Nurse | $120,364 | 31 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,614 | 29 |
| Practical Nurse | $50,667 | 27 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $51,357 | 25 |
| Nurse Manager | $96,429 | 19 |
| Director Of Nursing | $120,000 | 18 |
By state
Where nursing jobs pay most
| State | Median | Salaries |
|---|---|---|
| California | $109,866 | 102 |
| Washington | $107,534 | 30 |
| Illinois | $100,000 | 49 |
| Arizona | $98,244 | 39 |
| New York | $97,500 | 151 |
| Massachusetts | $95,000 | 38 |
| Colorado | $95,000 | 37 |
| Ohio | $90,000 | 33 |
| Virginia | $87,360 | 53 |
| Texas | $80,910 | 72 |
| Florida | $78,737 | 54 |
| Michigan | $78,500 | 30 |
| Missouri | $75,000 | 37 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,000 | 39 |
States with at least 30 distinct salaries. Pay in job ads is required by law in some states, so those have more data.
By employer
Highest-advertising employers
- Greenlife Healthcare Staffing$135,000 · 23 salaries
- DaVita$118,000 · 11 salaries
- Prime Healthcare$105,373 · 33 salaries
- Indian Health Service$98,244 · 27 salaries
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHA$97,254 · 65 salaries
- 001-Dialysis Clinic, Inc.-Nashville, TN- Corporate Office$91,800 · 10 salaries
- BrightSpring Health Services$89,000 · 17 salaries
- Humana$77,200 · 17 salaries
- Veterans Health Administration$76,202 · 359 salaries
- Thriveworks$74,000 · 17 salaries
Employers with at least 10 distinct salaries in this field, ranked by median.
Nursing pay questions
What is the average salary for nursing jobs in the US?+
The median advertised starting salary is $87,000, based on 1,238 distinct salaries in live US job ads. One in ten starts below $55,100 and one in ten above $135,000.
What do hourly nursing jobs pay?+
The median advertised hourly rate is $35.00, from 3,392 hourly roles.
Which state pays the most for nursing jobs?+
California, with a median advertised starting salary of $109,866 (102 salaries).
How many nursing jobs show the pay?+
43% of 13,124 live nursing jobs on Joboru US state the pay.