Registered Nurse Salary Guide: New York

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in New York?

The highest paying employer in New York for Registered Nurse jobs is Medical Solutions Direct Hire, paying up to $71/hr. This is 17% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in New York.

Q: What cities in New York pay the most for Registered Nurses?

Manhattan is currently the highest paying city in New York for Registered Nurse jobs, paying up to $63/hr. This is 8% lower than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in New York. Other top paying cities include Orangeburg, paying up to $61/hr, Pound Ridge, paying up to $61/hr, and Brooklyn, paying up to $61/hr.

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Average Registered Nurse Salary

$59.52/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in New York is $59.52 per hour. This is 35% higher than the US average of $38.80.

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages

$59.52/hour

New York

35% higher than the US average.

$38.80/hour

United States

What cities in New York pay the most for Registered Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Manhattan, New York	$55	$63
Brooklyn, New York	$45	$61
Mount Vernon, New York	$45	$61
Stony Brook, New York	$45	$61
Poughkeepsie, New York	$45	$61

What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in New York?

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
OR - Operating Room	$64	$77
Perioperative	$64	$77
DOU - Direct Observation Unit	$63	$69
Dialysis	$63	$63
Float	$63	$69
Telemetry	$61	$69
Surgical ICU Stepdown	$61	$69
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care	$61	$69
Neuro ICU	$61	$69

How does the pay for Registered Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Massachusetts	$61	$66
New Jersey	$50	$58
Connecticut	$48	$48
Maryland	$47	$49
Pennsylvania	$47	$58
Rhode Island	$44	$46
Vermont	$41	$42
New Hampshire	$40	$52
Delaware	$36	$48
Maine	$34	$45