Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$49.83/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse is $49.83 per hour. This is 25% higher than the nursing US average of $37.24.
Last updated on February 10, 2026. 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
$49.83/hour
25% higher than the nursing US average.
$37.24/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 | $54 | $79 |
| Massachusetts | $45 | $68 |
| Oregon | $45 | $59 |
| New York | $42 | $60 |
| Washington | $41 | $58 |
| New Jersey | $41 | $53 |
| Connecticut | $40 | $54 |
| Rhode Island | $40 | $50 |
| Minnesota | $39 | $50 |
| Arizona | $38 | $49 |
| Maryland | $37 | $49 |
| Colorado | $37 | $49 |
| Texas | $36 | $48 |
| Delaware | $36 | $48 |
| New Hampshire | $36 | $48 |
| Illinois | $35 | $49 |
| New Mexico | $35 | $46 |
| Michigan | $35 | $46 |
| Wisconsin | $35 | $46 |
| Virginia | $35 | $48 |
| Pennsylvania | $34 | $46 |
| Vermont | $34 | $46 |
| Maine | $34 | $45 |
| Georgia | $33 | $46 |
| Idaho | $33 | $45 |
| Montana | $33 | $44 |
| Ohio | $33 | $43 |
| Florida | $33 | $44 |
| Nebraska | $32 | $42 |
| North Carolina | $32 | $43 |
| North Dakota | $32 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $31 | $40 |
| Missouri | $31 | $43 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| West Virginia | $30 | $41 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $39 |
| Kansas | $30 | $39 |
| Arkansas | $29 | $38 |
| Iowa | $29 | $38 |
| Alabama | $29 | $38 |
| Mississippi | $29 | $39 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $44 | $51 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $47 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $40 | $40 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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