Registered Nurse Salary Guide
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$48.00/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse is $48.00 per hour.
Last updated on August 13, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| California | $77 | $97 |
| Massachusetts | $67 | $85 |
| Nevada | $67 | $77 |
| Oregon | $62 | $78 |
| New Mexico | $60 | $72 |
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| Minnesota | $58 | $65 |
| North Dakota | $56 | $63 |
| New Jersey | $56 | $61 |
| Colorado | $55 | $60 |
| Maryland | $55 | $60 |
| Alaska | $55 | $59 |
| Connecticut | $52 | $55 |
| Virginia | $51 | $56 |
| New Hampshire | $50 | $63 |
| Hawaii | $50 | $63 |
| New York | $50 | $62 |
| Texas | $50 | $60 |
| Delaware | $50 | $52 |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $55 |
| Missouri | $49 | $58 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Idaho | $48 | $52 |
| Illinois | $48 | $50 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| Kansas | $47 | $59 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Maine | $46 | $50 |
| Ohio | $46 | $51 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Arizona | $45 | $59 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $48 |
| Utah | $43 | $45 |
| Kentucky | $42 | $46 |
| Vermont | $41 | $42 |
| Washington | $41 | $58 |
| Louisiana | $41 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| Michigan | $41 | $47 |
| West Virginia | $40 | $41 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Rhode Island | $40 | $50 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $42 |
| Florida | $38 | $49 |
| South Carolina | $38 | $46 |
| Montana | $33 | $44 |
| Wyoming | $33 | $43 |
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 | $75 | $98 |
| Tenet Desert | $67 | $85 |
| Community Medical Centers | $66 | $111 |
| Adventist Health | $66 | $87 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $66 | $66 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | $63 | $75 |
| E-SolHealth | $58 | $58 |
| Select Medical | $57 | $57 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions - Full Time | $56 | $62 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $54 | $79 |
Last updated on August 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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