Nursery Nurse Salary Guide
Average Nursery Nurse Salary
$53.81/hour
The average salary for a Nursery Nurse is $53.81 per hour. This is 16% higher than the nursing US average of $45.44.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Nursery Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$53.81/hour
16% higher than the nursing US average.
$45.44/hour
United States
Where do Nursery Nurses get paid the most?
Only Texas reports pay data for Nursery Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the national average for Nursery Nurses is $54 per hour — Texas pays 3% less.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursery Nurse jobs?
Parkland Health and Hospital System pays Nursery Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Tenet Massachusetts ($53) and Perm Staff Jobs ($46). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the national average for Nursery Nurses is $54 per hour — Parkland Health and Hospital System pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Parkland Health and Hospital System | $53 | $53 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $53 | $53 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $72 |
| Detroit Medical Center | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- Nights
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$34-71/hour
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