Flight Nurse Salary Guide
Average Flight Nurse Salary
$48.58/hour
The average salary for a Flight Nurse is $48.58 per hour.
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Where do Flight Nurses get paid the most?
Oregon pays Flight Nurses the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Texas ($51) and Illinois ($50). Oregon also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $78. For comparison, the national average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Oregon pays 33% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $65 | $78 |
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Illinois | $50 | $54 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Flight Nurse jobs?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Flight Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the national average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 21% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $40 |
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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