Registered Nurse Salary Guide
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$47.89/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse is $47.89 per hour.
Last updated on February 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Where do Registered Nurses get paid the most?
Where do Registered Nurses get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $81 | $95 |
| California | $79 | $94 |
| New York | $69 | $77 |
| Massachusetts | $63 | $66 |
| Wisconsin | $59 | $65 |
| Minnesota | $51 | $52 |
| Hawaii | $50 | $63 |
| New Hampshire | $49 | $53 |
| Idaho | $49 | $52 |
| New Mexico | $49 | $55 |
| Delaware | $49 | $53 |
| Missouri | $48 | $55 |
| Pennsylvania | $47 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $50 |
| Illinois | $46 | $49 |
| Colorado | $46 | $52 |
| Virginia | $46 | $70 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Georgia | $45 | $53 |
| Arizona | $44 | $48 |
| Ohio | $44 | $47 |
| Alaska | $44 | $59 |
| Nevada | $42 | $57 |
| Texas | $42 | $52 |
| Washington | $41 | $58 |
| Vermont | $41 | $42 |
| New Jersey | $41 | $53 |
| Michigan | $40 | $48 |
| Iowa | $40 | $46 |
| Connecticut | $40 | $54 |
| Rhode Island | $40 | $50 |
| South Dakota | $39 | $43 |
| Maryland | $37 | $49 |
| Florida | $35 | $45 |
| Maine | $34 | $45 |
| Montana | $33 | $44 |
| Utah | $33 | $43 |
| Nebraska | $32 | $42 |
| North Dakota | $32 | $40 |
| Louisiana | $32 | $41 |
| Oklahoma | $31 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $31 | $43 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| West Virginia | $30 | $41 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $43 |
| Kansas | $30 | $39 |
| Arkansas | $29 | $38 |
| Alabama | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet North Cal | $77 | $108 |
| Tenet Desert | $68 | $89 |
| Adventist Health | $65 | $75 |
| CoreCivic | $53 | $60 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $53 | $67 |
| Jobot | $52 | $60 |
| UW Health | $51 | $59 |
| Cook Children’s Health Care System | $49 | $56 |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $77 |
Last updated on February 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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