Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Albany, NY
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$34.54/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Albany, NY is $34.54 per hour. This is 51% lower than the New York average of $51.99.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Albany, NY compared to State and National Averages
$34.54/hour
Albany, NY
42% lower than the US average.
$51.99/hour
New York
6% higher than the US average.
$49.01/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Albany Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Albany Compare to Other Cities
New Brunswick, New Jersey
$45/hour
This is 23% higher than the Albany average of $34.54.
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 9% lower than the Albany average of $34.54.
Athens, Georgia
$33/hour
This is 5% lower than the Albany average of $34.54.
What cities in New York pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Manhattan, New York pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Brooklyn, New York ($45). Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Albany, NY average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 59% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Brooklyn, New York | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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