{"id":7936,"date":"2026-11-02T17:05:56","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T17:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/?p=7936"},"modified":"2026-11-03T18:40:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T18:40:51","slug":"highest-paying-metro-for-nurses-in-every-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/money-taxes\/highest-paying-metro-for-nurses-in-every-state\/","title":{"rendered":"The Highest-Paying Metro for Nurses in Every State (2026 Update)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Originally written by Cassidy Grom \u00b7 Updated and reviewed by Chaunie Brusie, BSN, RN \u00b7 Last updated November 2, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vallejo, California, is the metro where nurses out-earn local workers by the most:<\/strong> registered nurses there have a median salary of $203,290, about $144,670 more than the median for all jobs in the area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California, has the highest median RN salary of any U.S. metro<\/strong> at $216,740 a year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outside California, Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest lead.<\/strong> Kahului-Wailuku (Maui), Hawaii; Bend, Oregon; and Walla Walla, Washington, all give nurses a pay advantage of more than $63,000 over local median wages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationally, RNs earned a median of $97,550 in May 2025<\/strong>, about $46,570 more than the $50,980 median for all U.S. workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Registered nurse pay depends heavily on where you work. The median annual wage for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/registered-nurses.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">registered nurses was $97,550 in May 2025<\/a>, according to the BLS, nearly double the $50,980 median for all U.S. occupations. Advanced practice nurses earn more: nurse practitioners had a median wage of $132,300 and nurse anesthetists $236,590.<\/p>\n<p>Location matters just as much. In May 2025, the states with the highest median RN pay were California ($140,270), Hawaii ($136,320), Oregon ($129,010), Washington ($124,200) and Alaska ($109,480). But a high statewide figure doesn\u2019t tell you where nursing pays best <em>compared with other local jobs<\/em>, so we looked at every metro area.<\/p>\n<p>Nursing also continues to rank among the <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.usnews.com\/best-jobs\/rankings\/the-100-best-jobs?name=nurse\" rel=\"noopener\">best jobs in the U.S.<\/a>: U.S. News ranks nurse practitioner No. 1 on its 2026 list of the 100 Best Jobs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/browse-jobs?cta=browse_jobs_button&amp;cta_post=7936&amp;query=Registered%20Nurse\">&gt;&gt; Browse Registered Nurse Jobs on Vivian<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"background-color: #124e3b; color: #fdfeff; font-size: 20px; border-radius: 10px; padding: 15px; min-height: 30px; min-width: 120px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/browse-jobs?cta=browse_jobs_button&amp;cta_post=7936&amp;query=Registered%20Nurse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How we ranked the highest-paying metro for nurses in each state<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/\">Vivian Health<\/a> analyzed the BLS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/tables.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)<\/a> May 2025 metro-area estimates, the most recent data available. For each metro area, we subtracted the median annual wage for all occupations from the median annual wage for registered nurses. The metro with the largest gap in each state ranks first. This shows where nurses earn the most <em>relative to other workers in the area<\/em>, not just where the paychecks are biggest.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each metro is assigned to its primary state as defined by the BLS. For example, the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro counts toward Illinois.<\/li>\n<li>Metros where the BLS didn\u2019t publish an RN median wage weren\u2019t ranked. In Alaska, Delaware, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, only one metro had published data, so that metro ranks first by default.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cStatewide RN pay rank\u201d shows where the metro\u2019s median RN salary ranks among all ranked metros in that state.<\/li>\n<li>Medians are pre-tax annual wages and don\u2019t adjust for cost of living.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Highest-paying metro for nurses in every state (summary table)<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>State<\/th>\n<th>Metro<\/th>\n<th>Median RN salary<\/th>\n<th>Nurse pay advantage vs. all jobs<\/th>\n<th>Statewide RN pay rank<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#alabama\">Alabama<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Gadsden<\/td>\n<td>$77,810<\/td>\n<td>+$41,150<\/td>\n<td>#6 of 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#alaska\">Alaska<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Anchorage<\/td>\n<td>$115,290<\/td>\n<td>+$55,090<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#arizona\">Arizona<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Prescott Valley-Prescott<\/td>\n<td>$104,980<\/td>\n<td>+$58,650<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#arkansas\">Arkansas<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Hot Springs<\/td>\n<td>$78,590<\/td>\n<td>+$42,050<\/td>\n<td>#4 of 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#california\">California<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Vallejo<\/td>\n<td>$203,290<\/td>\n<td>+$144,670<\/td>\n<td>#2 of 24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#colorado\">Colorado<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Grand Junction<\/td>\n<td>$95,990<\/td>\n<td>+$47,480<\/td>\n<td>#6 of 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#connecticut\">Connecticut<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Waterbury-Shelton<\/td>\n<td>$101,690<\/td>\n<td>+$50,250<\/td>\n<td>#3 of 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#delaware\">Delaware<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Dover<\/td>\n<td>$91,620<\/td>\n<td>+$44,930<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#florida\">Florida<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Naples-Marco Island<\/td>\n<td>$93,330<\/td>\n<td>+$45,530<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#georgia\">Georgia<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Atlanta<\/td>\n<td>$100,490<\/td>\n<td>+$49,320<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#hawaii\">Hawaii<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Kahului-Wailuku (Maui)<\/td>\n<td>$144,350<\/td>\n<td>+$86,710<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#idaho\">Idaho<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Coeur d\u2019Alene<\/td>\n<td>$98,910<\/td>\n<td>+$51,160<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#illinois\">Illinois<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Chicago<\/td>\n<td>$100,490<\/td>\n<td>+$45,770<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#indiana\">Indiana<\/a><\/td>\n<td>South Bend-Mishawaka<\/td>\n<td>$93,540<\/td>\n<td>+$47,000<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#iowa\">Iowa<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Iowa City<\/td>\n<td>$85,940<\/td>\n<td>+$35,880<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#kansas\">Kansas<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Manhattan<\/td>\n<td>$78,960<\/td>\n<td>+$33,060<\/td>\n<td>#2 of 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#kentucky\">Kentucky<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Louisville<\/td>\n<td>$84,850<\/td>\n<td>+$36,480<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#louisiana\">Louisiana<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Lake Charles<\/td>\n<td>$90,690<\/td>\n<td>+$44,990<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#maine\">Maine<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Bangor<\/td>\n<td>$93,940<\/td>\n<td>+$45,980<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#maryland\">Maryland<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Salisbury<\/td>\n<td>$94,880<\/td>\n<td>+$46,170<\/td>\n<td>#2 of 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#massachusetts\">Massachusetts<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Pittsfield<\/td>\n<td>$104,950<\/td>\n<td>+$53,090<\/td>\n<td>#2 of 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#michigan\">Michigan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Flint<\/td>\n<td>$97,780<\/td>\n<td>+$51,900<\/td>\n<td>#2 of 11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#minnesota\">Minnesota<\/a><\/td>\n<td>St. Cloud<\/td>\n<td>$105,290<\/td>\n<td>+$54,450<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#mississippi\">Mississippi<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Jackson<\/td>\n<td>$82,630<\/td>\n<td>+$39,780<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#missouri\">Missouri<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Cape Girardeau<\/td>\n<td>$82,640<\/td>\n<td>+$38,170<\/td>\n<td>#5 of 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#montana\">Montana<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Bozeman<\/td>\n<td>$99,310<\/td>\n<td>+$44,480<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#nebraska\">Nebraska<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Lincoln<\/td>\n<td>$87,530<\/td>\n<td>+$37,730<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#nevada\">Nevada<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Reno<\/td>\n<td>$107,520<\/td>\n<td>+$57,860<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#new-hampshire\">New Hampshire<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Manchester-Nashua<\/td>\n<td>$98,600<\/td>\n<td>+$42,070<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#new-jersey\">New Jersey<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Vineland<\/td>\n<td>$103,380<\/td>\n<td>+$55,190<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#new-mexico\">New Mexico<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Santa Fe<\/td>\n<td>$100,790<\/td>\n<td>+$52,080<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#new-york\">New York<\/a><\/td>\n<td>New York City<\/td>\n<td>$119,720<\/td>\n<td>+$58,290<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#north-carolina\">North Carolina<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Jacksonville<\/td>\n<td>$84,750<\/td>\n<td>+$44,520<\/td>\n<td>#4 of 14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#north-dakota\">North Dakota<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Minot<\/td>\n<td>$80,490<\/td>\n<td>+$31,550<\/td>\n<td>#3 of 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#ohio\">Ohio<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Mansfield<\/td>\n<td>$81,300<\/td>\n<td>+$36,600<\/td>\n<td>#7 of 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#oklahoma\">Oklahoma<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Lawton<\/td>\n<td>$80,570<\/td>\n<td>+$38,480<\/td>\n<td>#3 of 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#oregon\">Oregon<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Bend<\/td>\n<td>$135,010<\/td>\n<td>+$80,440<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#pennsylvania\">Pennsylvania<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton<\/td>\n<td>$101,440<\/td>\n<td>+$52,450<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#rhode-island\">Rhode Island<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Providence<\/td>\n<td>$99,880<\/td>\n<td>+$46,200<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#south-carolina\">South Carolina<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Charleston<\/td>\n<td>$92,800<\/td>\n<td>+$43,650<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#south-dakota\">South Dakota<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Rapid City<\/td>\n<td>$79,380<\/td>\n<td>+$33,110<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#tennessee\">Tennessee<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Memphis<\/td>\n<td>$81,500<\/td>\n<td>+$34,610<\/td>\n<td>#2 of 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#texas\">Texas<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Houston<\/td>\n<td>$99,830<\/td>\n<td>+$50,420<\/td>\n<td>#2 of 26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#utah\">Utah<\/a><\/td>\n<td>St. George<\/td>\n<td>$86,380<\/td>\n<td>+$41,240<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#vermont\">Vermont<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Burlington<\/td>\n<td>$98,330<\/td>\n<td>+$38,310<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#virginia\">Virginia<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Winchester<\/td>\n<td>$95,650<\/td>\n<td>+$48,580<\/td>\n<td>#2 of 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#washington\">Washington<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Walla Walla<\/td>\n<td>$116,970<\/td>\n<td>+$63,870<\/td>\n<td>#3 of 9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#west-virginia\">West Virginia<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Parkersburg<\/td>\n<td>$79,000<\/td>\n<td>+$37,000<\/td>\n<td>#4 of 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#wisconsin\">Wisconsin<\/a><\/td>\n<td>La Crosse<\/td>\n<td>$98,370<\/td>\n<td>+$50,110<\/td>\n<td>#2 of 13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#wyoming\">Wyoming<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Cheyenne<\/td>\n<td>$94,540<\/td>\n<td>+$43,000<\/td>\n<td>#1 of 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><small>Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Pay advantage = metro median RN wage minus metro median wage for all occupations.<\/small><\/p>\n<h2>Highest-paying metro for nurses, state by state<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"alabama\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Alabama?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Alabama: Gadsden<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/gadsden-al\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Gadsden<\/a> earn a median of $41,150 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $77,810 (#6 of 12 ranked metros in Alabama)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $36,660<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Gadsden, AL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"alaska\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Alaska?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Alaska: Anchorage<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/anchorage-ak\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Anchorage<\/a> earn a median of $55,090 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $115,290 (#1 of 1 ranked metro in Alaska)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $60,200<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Anchorage, AK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"arizona\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Arizona?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Arizona: Prescott Valley-Prescott<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/prescott-valley-az\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Prescott Valley-Prescott<\/a> earn a median of $58,650 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $104,980 (#1 of 7 ranked metros in Arizona)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $46,330<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"arkansas\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Arkansas?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Arkansas: Hot Springs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/hot-springs-ar\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Hot Springs<\/a> earn a median of $42,050 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $78,590 (#4 of 5 ranked metros in Arkansas)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $36,540<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Hot Springs, AR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"california\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in California?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>California: Vallejo<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/vallejo-ca\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Vallejo<\/a> earn a median of $144,670 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $203,290 (#2 of 24 ranked metros in California)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $58,620<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Vallejo, CA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"colorado\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Colorado?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Colorado: Grand Junction<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/grand-junction-co\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Grand Junction<\/a> earn a median of $47,480 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $95,990 (#6 of 7 ranked metros in Colorado)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $48,510<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Grand Junction, CO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/colorado-healthcare-employment-location-guide\/\">Colorado: Healthcare Employment Location Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"connecticut\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Connecticut?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Connecticut: Waterbury-Shelton<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/waterbury-ct\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Waterbury-Shelton<\/a> earn a median of $50,250 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $101,690 (#3 of 5 ranked metros in Connecticut)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $51,440<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Waterbury-Shelton, CT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"delaware\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Delaware?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Delaware: Dover<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Delaware-Dover-scaled-e1706673121817.jpg\" alt=\"Delaware-Dover\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em>Photo Source: Canva<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/dover-de\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Dover<\/a> earn a median of $44,930 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $91,620 (#1 of 1 ranked metro in Delaware)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $46,690<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Dover, DE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"florida\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Florida?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Florida: Naples-Marco Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1714\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/I_Naples_FL-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Naples, Florida\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/I_Naples_FL-scaled.jpg 2560w, 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href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/naples-fl\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Naples-Marco Island<\/a> earn a median of $45,530 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $93,330 (#1 of 22 ranked metros in Florida)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $47,800<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Naples-Marco Island, FL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/10-great-healthcare-employers-in-orlando-florida\/\">10 Great Healthcare Employers in Orlando, Florida<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"georgia\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Georgia?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Georgia: Atlanta<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/atlanta-ga\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Atlanta<\/a> earn a median of $49,320 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $100,490 (#1 of 13 ranked metros in Georgia)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $51,170<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"hawaii\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Hawaii?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hawaii: Kahului-Wailuku (Maui)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/maui-hi\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Kahului-Wailuku (Maui)<\/a> earn a median of $86,710 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $144,350 (#1 of 2 ranked metros in Hawaii)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $57,640<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Kahului-Wailuku, HI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"idaho\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Idaho?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Idaho: Coeur d\u2019Alene<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Idaho-Coeur-dAlene-scaled-e1706673330137.jpg\" alt=\"Idaho-Coeur d'Alene\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em>Photo Source: Canva<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/coeur-dalene-id\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Coeur d\u2019Alene<\/a> earn a median of $51,160 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $98,910 (#1 of 6 ranked metros in Idaho)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $47,750<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Coeur d&#8217;Alene, ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"illinois\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Illinois?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Illinois: Chicago<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1344\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Navy-Pier-Resized-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Navy Pier Ferris Wheel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Navy-Pier-Resized-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Navy-Pier-Resized-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Navy-Pier-Resized-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Navy-Pier-Resized-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Navy-Pier-Resized-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Navy-Pier-Resized-2048x1075.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Navy-Pier-Resized-705x370.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Navy-Pier-Resized-1410x740.jpg 1410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/chicago-il\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Chicago<\/a> earn a median of $45,770 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $100,490 (#1 of 8 ranked metros in Illinois)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $54,720<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/illinois-location-guide\/\">Illinois: Healthcare Employment Location Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"indiana\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Indiana?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Indiana: South Bend-Mishawaka<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/south-bend-in\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in South Bend-Mishawaka<\/a> earn a median of $47,000 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $93,540 (#1 of 12 ranked metros in Indiana)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $46,540<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"iowa\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Iowa?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Iowa: Iowa City<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/iowa-city-ia\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Iowa City<\/a> earn a median of $35,880 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $85,940 (#1 of 8 ranked metros in Iowa)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $50,060<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Iowa City, IA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"kansas\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Kansas?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Kansas: Manhattan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/manhattan-ks\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Manhattan<\/a> earn a median of $33,060 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $78,960 (#2 of 4 ranked metros in Kansas)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $45,900<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Manhattan, KS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"kentucky\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Kentucky?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Kentucky: Louisville<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/louisville-ky\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Louisville<\/a> earn a median of $36,480 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $84,850 (#1 of 5 ranked metros in Kentucky)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $48,370<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Louisville\/Jefferson County, KY-IN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"louisiana\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Louisiana?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Louisiana: Lake Charles<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/lake-charles-la\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Lake Charles<\/a> earn a median of $44,990 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $90,690 (#1 of 10 ranked metros in Louisiana)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $45,700<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Lake Charles, LA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"maine\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Maine?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Maine: Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7903\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Maine-Bangor-scaled-e1706673728158.jpg\" alt=\"Maine-Bangor\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em>Photo Source: Canva<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/bangor-me\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Bangor<\/a> earn a median of $45,980 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $93,940 (#1 of 3 ranked metros in Maine)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $47,960<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Bangor, ME<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"maryland\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Maryland?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Maryland: Salisbury<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Maryland-Salisbury-scaled-e1706673791937.jpg\" alt=\"Maryland-Salisbury\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em>Photo Source: travelview \/\/ Shutterstock<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/salisbury-md\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Salisbury<\/a> earn a median of $46,170 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $94,880 (#2 of 4 ranked metros in Maryland)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $48,710<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Salisbury, MD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/maryland-healthcare-employment-location-guide\/\">Maryland Healthcare Employment Location Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"massachusetts\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Massachusetts?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Massachusetts: Pittsfield<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/pittsfield-ma\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Pittsfield<\/a> earn a median of $53,090 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $104,950 (#2 of 6 ranked metros in Massachusetts)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $51,860<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Pittsfield, MA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"michigan\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Michigan?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Michigan: Flint<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Michigan-Flint-scaled-e1706673901784.jpg\" alt=\"Michigan-Flint\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em>Photo Source: Canva<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/flint-mi\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Flint<\/a> earn a median of $51,900 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $97,780 (#2 of 11 ranked metros in Michigan)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $45,880<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Flint, MI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"minnesota\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Minnesota?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Minnesota: St. Cloud<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Minnesota-St.-Cloud-scaled-e1706673961166.jpg\" alt=\"Minnesota-St. Cloud\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em>Photo Source: Canva<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/saint-cloud-mn\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in St. Cloud<\/a> earn a median of $54,450 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $105,290 (#1 of 5 ranked metros in Minnesota)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $50,840<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: St. Cloud, MN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mississippi\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Mississippi?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mississippi: Jackson<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/jackson-ms\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Jackson<\/a> earn a median of $39,780 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $82,630 (#1 of 3 ranked metros in Mississippi)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $42,850<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Jackson, MS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"missouri\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Missouri?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Missouri: Cape Girardeau<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/cape-girardeau-mo\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Cape Girardeau<\/a> earn a median of $38,170 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $82,640 (#5 of 8 ranked metros in Missouri)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $44,470<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Cape Girardeau, MO-IL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/location-guide-st-louis-mo\/\">St. Louis, Missouri: Healthcare Employment Location Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"montana\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Montana?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Montana: Bozeman<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/bozeman-mt\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Bozeman<\/a> earn a median of $44,480 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $99,310 (#1 of 5 ranked metros in Montana)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $54,830<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Bozeman, MT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"nebraska\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Nebraska?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Nebraska: Lincoln<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/lincoln-ne\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Lincoln<\/a> earn a median of $37,730 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $87,530 (#1 of 3 ranked metros in Nebraska)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $49,800<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Lincoln, NE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"nevada\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Nevada?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Nevada: Reno<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/reno-nv\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Reno<\/a> earn a median of $57,860 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $107,520 (#1 of 3 ranked metros in Nevada)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $49,660<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Reno, NV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"new-hampshire\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in New Hampshire?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>New Hampshire: Manchester-Nashua<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/New-Hampshire-Manchester-scaled-e1706675105850.jpg\" alt=\"New Hampshire-Manchester\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em>Photo Source: Canva<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/manchester-nh\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Manchester-Nashua<\/a> earn a median of $42,070 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $98,600 (#1 of 1 ranked metro in New Hampshire)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $56,530<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Manchester-Nashua, NH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"new-jersey\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in New Jersey?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>New Jersey: Vineland<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/vineland-nj\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Vineland<\/a> earn a median of $55,190 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $103,380 (#1 of 3 ranked metros in New Jersey)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $48,190<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Vineland, NJ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"new-mexico\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in New Mexico?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>New Mexico: Santa Fe<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/santa-fe-nm\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Santa Fe<\/a> earn a median of $52,080 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $100,790 (#1 of 4 ranked metros in New Mexico)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $48,710<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Santa Fe, NM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"new-york\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in New York?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>New York: New York City<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/New-York-New-York-City-scaled-e1706675260472.jpg\" alt=\"New York-New York City\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em>Photo Source: Canva<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/new-york-ny\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in New York City<\/a> earn a median of $58,290 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $119,720 (#1 of 13 ranked metros in New York)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $61,430<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/10-healthcare-employers-in-new-york-city-ny\/\">10 Great Healthcare Employers in New York City, NY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"north-carolina\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in North Carolina?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>North Carolina: Jacksonville<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/jacksonville-nc\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Jacksonville<\/a> earn a median of $44,520 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $84,750 (#4 of 14 ranked metros in North Carolina)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $40,230<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Jacksonville, NC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"north-dakota\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in North Dakota?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>North Dakota: Minot<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/minot-nd\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Minot<\/a> earn a median of $31,550 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $80,490 (#3 of 4 ranked metros in North Dakota)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $48,940<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Minot, ND<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ohio\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Ohio?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ohio: Mansfield<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/mansfield-oh\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Mansfield<\/a> earn a median of $36,600 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $81,300 (#7 of 12 ranked metros in Ohio)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $44,700<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Mansfield, OH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"oklahoma\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Oklahoma?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Oklahoma: Lawton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Oklahoma-Lawton-scaled-e1706675471272.jpg\" alt=\"Oklahoma-Lawton\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em>Photo Source: YuniqueB \/\/ Shutterstock<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/lawton-ok\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Lawton<\/a> earn a median of $38,480 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $80,570 (#3 of 4 ranked metros in Oklahoma)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $42,090<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Lawton, OK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/location-guide-oklahoma\/\">Oklahoma: Healthcare Employment Location Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"oregon\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Oregon?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Oregon: Bend<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Oregon-Bend-scaled-e1706675522560.jpg\" alt=\"Oregon-Bend\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em>Photo Source: Canva<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/bend-or\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Bend<\/a> earn a median of $80,440 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $135,010 (#1 of 7 ranked metros in Oregon)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $54,570<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Bend, OR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"pennsylvania\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Pennsylvania?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Pennsylvania: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/allentown-pa\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton<\/a> earn a median of $52,450 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $101,440 (#1 of 16 ranked metros in Pennsylvania)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $48,990<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/10-healthcare-employers-in-pennsylvania\/\">10 Great Healthcare Employers in Pennsylvania<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rhode-island\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Rhode Island?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Rhode Island: Providence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Rhode-Island-Providence-scaled-e1706675620497.jpg\" alt=\"Rhode Island-Providence\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em>Photo Source: Canva<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/providence-ri\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Providence<\/a> earn a median of $46,200 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $99,880 (#1 of 1 ranked metro in Rhode Island)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $53,680<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Providence-Warwick, RI-MA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"south-carolina\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in South Carolina?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>South Carolina: Charleston<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/charleston-sc\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Charleston<\/a> earn a median of $43,650 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $92,800 (#1 of 8 ranked metros in South Carolina)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $49,150<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Charleston-North Charleston, SC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"south-dakota\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in South Dakota?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>South Dakota: Rapid City<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/South-Dakota-Rapid-City-scaled-e1706675713181.jpg\" alt=\"South Dakota-Rapid City\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em>Photo Source: Canva<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/rapid-city-sd\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Rapid City<\/a> earn a median of $33,110 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $79,380 (#1 of 2 ranked metros in South Dakota)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $46,270<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Rapid City, SD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"tennessee\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Tennessee?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tennessee: Memphis<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/memphis-tn\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Memphis<\/a> earn a median of $34,610 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $81,500 (#2 of 10 ranked metros in Tennessee)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $46,890<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"texas\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Texas?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Texas: Houston<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/houston-tx\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Houston<\/a> earn a median of $50,420 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $99,830 (#2 of 26 ranked metros in Texas)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $49,410<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/texas-location-guide\/\">Texas: Healthcare Employment Location Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"utah\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Utah?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Utah: St. George<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/utah\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in St. George<\/a> earn a median of $41,240 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $86,380 (#1 of 5 ranked metros in Utah)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $45,140<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: St. George, UT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"vermont\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Vermont?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Vermont: Burlington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Vermont-Burlington-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Vermont-Burlington\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1344\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em>Photo Source: Canva<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/burlington-vt\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Burlington<\/a> earn a median of $38,310 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $98,330 (#1 of 1 ranked metro in Vermont)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $60,020<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Burlington-South Burlington, VT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"virginia\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Virginia?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Virginia: Winchester<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Virginia-Winchester-scaled-e1706676590682.jpg\" alt=\"Virginia-Winchester\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em>Photo Source: Canva<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/winchester-va\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Winchester<\/a> earn a median of $48,580 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $95,650 (#2 of 8 ranked metros in Virginia)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $47,070<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Winchester, VA-WV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/location-guide-virginia\/\">Virginia: Healthcare Employment Location Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"washington\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Washington?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Washington: Walla Walla<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/walla-walla-wa\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Walla Walla<\/a> earn a median of $63,870 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $116,970 (#3 of 9 ranked metros in Washington)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $53,100<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Walla Walla, WA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"west-virginia\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in West Virginia?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>West Virginia: Parkersburg<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/parkersburg-wv\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Parkersburg<\/a> earn a median of $37,000 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $79,000 (#4 of 7 ranked metros in West Virginia)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $42,000<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Parkersburg-Vienna, WV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"wisconsin\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Wisconsin?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Wisconsin: La Crosse<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/la-crosse-wi\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in La Crosse<\/a> earn a median of $50,110 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $98,370 (#2 of 13 ranked metros in Wisconsin)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $48,260<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/location-guide-wisconsin\/\">Wisconsin: Healthcare Employment Location Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"wyoming\">What is the highest-paying city for nurses in Wyoming?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Wyoming: Cheyenne<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Wyoming-Cheyenne-scaled-e1706676774576.jpg\" alt=\"Wyoming-Cheyenne\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em>Photo Source: Canva<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/cheyenne-wy\/salary\/\">Registered nurses in Cheyenne<\/a> earn a median of $43,000 more per year than the median for all jobs in the metro.<\/li>\n<li>Median annual RN salary: $94,540 (#1 of 2 ranked metros in Wyoming)<\/li>\n<li>Median annual wage, all occupations: $51,540<\/li>\n<li>BLS metro area: Cheyenne, WY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Which U.S. metros pay registered nurses the most overall?<\/h2>\n<p>By median RN salary alone, California dominates. These were the 10 highest-paying metros for registered nurses in May 2025:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA: $216,740<\/li>\n<li>Vallejo, CA: $203,290<\/li>\n<li>San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA: $186,610<\/li>\n<li>Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA: $174,550<\/li>\n<li>Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA: $171,460<\/li>\n<li>Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA: $170,960<\/li>\n<li>Yuba City, CA: $149,320<\/li>\n<li>Kahului-Wailuku, HI: $144,350<\/li>\n<li>San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA: $139,520<\/li>\n<li>Urban Honolulu, HI: $139,260<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Is the highest-paying city always the best deal for nurses?<\/h2>\n<p>Not always. Metros with the highest nurse pay, especially in coastal California and Hawaii, also tend to have some of the highest housing and living costs in the country. Before relocating or accepting a contract, compare the salary offer with local rent, taxes, commute and childcare costs. Also weigh the factors below, which affect take-home pay and job satisfaction.<\/p>\n<h2>Factors for nurses beyond salary<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Burnout and staffing are still major concerns.<\/strong> According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250417747669\/en\/NCSBN-Research-Highlights-Small-Steps-Toward-Nursing-Workforce-Recovery-Burnout-and-Staffing-Challenges-Persist\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 National Nursing Workforce Study<\/a>, more than 138,000 nurses have left the workforce since 2022, and almost 40% of nurses reported an intent to leave or retire within the next five years. Among nurses planning to leave for reasons other than retirement, about 41.5% cited stress and burnout.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedules matter.<\/strong> Long shifts and overtime are <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10164927\/\" rel=\"noopener\">associated with higher nurse turnover<\/a>, so many nurses now weigh schedule flexibility alongside pay. Nurses looking for more predictable hours may consider physicians\u2019 offices, outpatient clinics, home health or nursing care facilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Staffing laws vary by state.<\/strong> California was the first state to set minimum nurse-to-patient ratios for hospitals, and research has linked <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2908200\/\" rel=\"noopener\">lower patient-to-nurse ratios<\/a> to better patient outcomes and less nurse burnout. Oregon followed with <a href=\"https:\/\/nurse.org\/articles\/oregon-nurse-staffing-ratios-law\" rel=\"noopener\">House Bill 2697<\/a>, which began phasing in hospital nurse-to-patient ratios in June 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Demand remains strong.<\/strong> The BLS projects RN employment will grow 6% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the average for all occupations, with about 180,800 openings each year.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about nurse pay by city<\/h2>\n<h3>What city pays registered nurses the most?<\/h3>\n<p>San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California, had the highest median RN salary of any U.S. metro in May 2025, at $216,740 a year, according to BLS data. Vallejo, California, was second at $203,290 and has the largest pay advantage over local median wages of any metro.<\/p>\n<h3>Which state pays nurses the most?<\/h3>\n<p>California pays registered nurses the most, with a statewide median of $140,270 in May 2025. It\u2019s followed by Hawaii ($136,320), Oregon ($129,010), Washington ($124,200) and Alaska ($109,480), according to the BLS.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the median salary for a registered nurse in 2026?<\/h3>\n<p>The most recent BLS data, from May 2025 and published in 2026, puts the median annual wage for registered nurses at $97,550, or about $46.90 an hour. Pay varies widely by state, metro area, specialty, experience and work setting.<\/p>\n<h3>Why do nurses in some smaller cities earn more than local workers?<\/h3>\n<p>In smaller metros, hospitals often compete for a limited pool of licensed nurses while overall local wages stay relatively low. That can create a large gap between RN pay and the median for all jobs, as in Hot Springs, Arkansas, or Gadsden, Alabama, even when RN pay isn\u2019t the highest in the state.<\/p>\n<h3>Do higher nurse salaries mean more take-home pay?<\/h3>\n<p>Not necessarily. Many of the highest-paying metros also have high housing costs and, in some cases, higher state income taxes. Compare an offer against local rent, taxes and commuting costs, along with benefits like shift differentials, retirement matching and tuition support.<\/p>\n<h3>How can nurses earn more money?<\/h3>\n<p>Common paths include earning a BSN or advanced degree, getting specialty certifications, picking up night or weekend shifts with differentials, taking travel nursing contracts and moving into advanced practice roles. In May 2025, nurse practitioners had a median wage of $132,300 and nurse anesthetists $236,590.<\/p>\n<h3>How was this ranking calculated?<\/h3>\n<p>Vivian Health used the BLS May 2025 OEWS metro-area data. For each metro, we subtracted the median wage for all occupations from the median RN wage. The metro with the largest difference in each state ranks first.<\/p>\n<h2>Find nursing jobs in high-paying metros<\/h2>\n<p>Compare pay in your area with Vivian\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/salary\/\">registered nurse salary data<\/a>, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/money-taxes\/20-highest-paying-cities-for-travel-nurses\/\">20 of the highest-paying cities for travel nurses<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/money-taxes\/how-to-make-6-figures-as-a-travel-nurse\/\">how to make six figures as a travel nurse<\/a>, or browse open roles on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/browse-jobs\/landing\">Vivian<\/a>. For more nursing news and career advice, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/\">Vivian Community Hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/browse-jobs?cta=browse_jobs_button&amp;cta_post=7936&amp;query=Registered%20Nurse\">&gt;&gt; Browse Registered Nurse Jobs on Vivian<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"background-color: #124e3b; color: #fdfeff; font-size: 20px; border-radius: 10px; padding: 15px; min-height: 30px; min-width: 120px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/browse-jobs?cta=browse_jobs_button&amp;cta_post=7936&amp;query=Registered%20Nurse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/tables.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025<\/a> (national, state and metro-area estimates)<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/registered-nurses.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses<\/a><\/li>\n<li>National Council of State Boards of Nursing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250417747669\/en\/NCSBN-Research-Highlights-Small-Steps-Toward-Nursing-Workforce-Recovery-Burnout-and-Staffing-Challenges-Persist\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 National Nursing Workforce Study press release<\/a> (April 2025)<\/li>\n<li>U.S. News &amp; World Report, <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.usnews.com\/best-jobs\/rankings\/the-100-best-jobs?name=nurse\" rel=\"noopener\">The 100 Best Jobs of 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><small>Original data reporting by Paxtyn Merten. Story editing by Nicole Caldwell. Copy editing by Tim Bruns. Photo selection by Ania Antecka. 2026 data update by Vivian Health. 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