Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: New York, NY
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$44.85/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in New York, NY is $44.85 per hour. This is 50% lower than the New York average of $67.23.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in New York, NY compared to State and National Averages
$44.85/hour
New York, NY
12% higher than the US average.
$67.23/hour
New York
41% higher than the US average.
$39.46/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in New York Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in New York Compare to Other Cities
Waterbury, Connecticut
$37/hour
This is 22% lower than the New York average of $44.85.
Meriden, Connecticut
$40/hour
This is 11% lower than the New York average of $44.85.
Bristol, Connecticut
$39/hour
This is 14% lower than the New York average of $44.85.
What cities in New York pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook, New York | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on December 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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