Registered Nurse Salary Guide: New York
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$55.24/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in New York is $55.24 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $45.99.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages
$55.24/hour
New York
17% higher than the US average.
$45.99/hour
United States
What cities in New York pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Manhattan, New York pays Registered 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 New York average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 1% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Brooklyn, New York | $45 | $61 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in New York?
Telemetry earns the most among Nursing specialties in New York, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Surgical ICU Stepdown ($61). Telemetry also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $77. For comparison, the New York average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Telemetry earns 19% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Telemetry | $66 | $77 |
| Surgical ICU Stepdown | $61 | $69 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $71 per hour, followed by Delaware ($58) and New Jersey ($58). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the New York average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Massachusetts pays 28% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $71 | $81 |
| Delaware | $58 | $61 |
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Connecticut | $54 | $55 |
| New Hampshire | $52 | $53 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| West Virginia | $47 | $53 |
| Ohio | $44 | $47 |
| Vermont | $42 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in New York?
Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Montefiore Medical Center ($55) and Perm Staff Jobs ($42). Montefiore Medical Center has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the New York average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $60 | $67 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | $55 | $75 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $60 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Montefiore Medical Center
- Bronx, NY
$75/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Montefiore Medical Center
- Bronx, NY
$75/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Montefiore Medical Center
- Bronx, NY
$75/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Montefiore Medical Center
- Bronx, NY
$75/hour
Labor and Delivery RN
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- White Plains, NY
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$58-76/hour
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