Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$51.02/hour
The average salary for a Acute Care Nurse is $51.02 per hour. This is 1% higher than the nursing US average of $50.75.
Last updated on October 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Acute Care Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$51.02/hour
1% higher than the nursing US average.
$50.75/hour
United States
Where do Acute Care Nurses get paid the most?
California pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $79 per hour, followed by Massachusetts ($72) and New York ($65). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the national average for Acute Care Nurses is $51 per hour — California pays 54% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $79 | $100 |
| Massachusetts | $72 | $87 |
| New York | $65 | $75 |
| Wisconsin | $59 | $65 |
| Minnesota | $58 | $65 |
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Colorado | $55 | $63 |
| Alaska | $55 | $59 |
| North Dakota | $54 | $63 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Virginia | $53 | $62 |
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| New Hampshire | $51 | $53 |
| Missouri | $50 | $62 |
| North Carolina | $50 | $58 |
| Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| Illinois | $49 | $54 |
| Idaho | $49 | $52 |
| Ohio | $46 | $51 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $52 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Utah | $44 | $49 |
| Florida | $40 | $51 |
| South Carolina | $40 | $46 |
| Michigan | $39 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs?
Community Medical Centers pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by UW Health ($50) and Patterns Hiring - Perm ($50). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the national average for Acute Care Nurses is $51 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 13% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $58 | $58 |
| UW Health | $50 | $50 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $50 | $50 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $69 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $41 | $41 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $41 | $42 |
Last updated on October 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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