Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$45.01/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse is $45.01 per hour. This is 13% higher than the nursing US average of $39.30.
Last updated on December 25, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Nursing Home Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
Salaries for Nursing Home Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$45.01/hour
13% higher than the nursing US average.
$39.30/hour
United States
Where do Long Term Care Nurses get paid the most?
Where do Long Term Care Nurses get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $75 | $94 |
| New York | $67 | $77 |
| Massachusetts | $62 | $66 |
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| Minnesota | $50 | $50 |
| New Mexico | $49 | $55 |
| Connecticut | $48 | $48 |
| Pennsylvania | $48 | $58 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $49 |
| Rhode Island | $44 | $46 |
| Illinois | $44 | $48 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $53 |
| New Jersey | $43 | $43 |
| Nebraska | $42 | $47 |
| Ohio | $42 | $48 |
| Washington | $41 | $58 |
| Arizona | $41 | $47 |
| New Hampshire | $41 | $52 |
| Colorado | $38 | $44 |
| Maryland | $37 | $49 |
| Delaware | $36 | $48 |
| Texas | $34 | $40 |
| Missouri | $34 | $43 |
| Vermont | $34 | $46 |
| Maine | $34 | $45 |
| Virginia | $33 | $38 |
| Florida | $32 | $35 |
| North Dakota | $32 | $40 |
| Louisiana | $32 | $41 |
| Kansas | $31 | $36 |
| Tennessee | $31 | $33 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| West Virginia | $30 | $41 |
| Arkansas | $29 | $38 |
| Iowa | $29 | $38 |
| Alabama | $29 | $38 |
| Mississippi | $29 | $39 |
| South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $51 | $51 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $45 | $69 |
| Baylor Scott & White Health | $45 | $45 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $40 | $40 |
| Vivian Staff Jobs | $40 | $68 |
| The Hospitals of Providence | $37 | $37 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on December 25, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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