Registered Nurse Salary Guide
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$36.09/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse is $36.09 per hour.
Last updated on December 31, 2025. 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 | $75 | $95 |
| California | $72 | $90 |
| Wisconsin | $62 | $65 |
| New York | $61 | $77 |
| Massachusetts | $54 | $64 |
| Minnesota | $50 | $50 |
| Pennsylvania | $48 | $58 |
| Maryland | $47 | $48 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $54 |
| Illinois | $44 | $48 |
| New Jersey | $43 | $43 |
| Nevada | $42 | $57 |
| Michigan | $42 | $48 |
| North Carolina | $42 | $43 |
| Washington | $41 | $58 |
| Arizona | $41 | $48 |
| Connecticut | $40 | $54 |
| Colorado | $38 | $44 |
| South Dakota | $37 | $38 |
| New Hampshire | $37 | $42 |
| Delaware | $36 | $48 |
| Georgia | $35 | $53 |
| New Mexico | $35 | $46 |
| Texas | $34 | $39 |
| Vermont | $34 | $46 |
| Idaho | $33 | $45 |
| Montana | $33 | $44 |
| Ohio | $33 | $43 |
| Utah | $33 | $43 |
| Missouri | $33 | $36 |
| Virginia | $32 | $38 |
| Nebraska | $32 | $42 |
| Florida | $31 | $34 |
| Kansas | $31 | $36 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $33 |
| Arkansas | $29 | $38 |
| Iowa | $29 | $38 |
| Alabama | $29 | $38 |
| Mississippi | $29 | $39 |
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 Desert | $64 | $89 |
| Adventist Health | $63 | $78 |
| Tenet North Cal | $60 | $69 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $53 | $53 |
| Community Medical Centers | $52 | $55 |
| UW Health | $51 | $54 |
| CoreCivic | $49 | $57 |
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $47 | $47 |
| Skyline Med Staff Home Health | $47 | $58 |
| Cook Children’s Health Care System | $47 | $56 |
Last updated on December 31, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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