Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$46.96/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse is $46.96 per hour. This is 1% lower than the nursing US average of $47.54.
Last updated on May 16, 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
$46.96/hour
1% lower than the nursing US average.
$47.54/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $63 | $76 |
| Wisconsin | $61 | $68 |
| Washington | $59 | $62 |
| New Jersey | $54 | $61 |
| Minnesota | $54 | $59 |
| New York | $53 | $81 |
| Virginia | $52 | $54 |
| Missouri | $51 | $58 |
| New Mexico | $50 | $57 |
| Maryland | $50 | $60 |
| Kansas | $50 | $59 |
| Oklahoma | $49 | $54 |
| Illinois | $49 | $50 |
| Idaho | $49 | $52 |
| New Hampshire | $49 | $55 |
| Pennsylvania | $48 | $55 |
| Delaware | $48 | $50 |
| Colorado | $48 | $55 |
| Connecticut | $47 | $48 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $50 |
| Georgia | $45 | $53 |
| Nebraska | $45 | $50 |
| West Virginia | $45 | $48 |
| Iowa | $45 | $52 |
| Ohio | $44 | $51 |
| North Dakota | $43 | $43 |
| Texas | $42 | $48 |
| South Dakota | $42 | $43 |
| Vermont | $41 | $42 |
| Arkansas | $41 | $45 |
| Rhode Island | $40 | $50 |
| Alabama | $39 | $41 |
| Florida | $38 | $45 |
| Maine | $34 | $45 |
| South Carolina | $32 | $45 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $35 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet North Cal | $85 | $85 |
| UW Health | $59 | $59 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $43 | $51 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $42 | $42 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $55 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on May 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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