Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$51.54/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse is $51.54 per hour. This is 11% higher than the nursing US average of $45.99.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Nursing Home Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$51.54/hour
11% higher than the nursing US average.
$45.99/hour
United States
Where do Long Term Care Nurses get paid the most?
Massachusetts pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $71 per hour, followed by Wisconsin ($61) and Minnesota ($61). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the national average for Nursing Home Nurses is $52 per hour — Massachusetts pays 38% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $71 | $81 |
| Wisconsin | $61 | $69 |
| Minnesota | $61 | $70 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| New York | $55 | $75 |
| Virginia | $53 | $57 |
| Kansas | $52 | $59 |
| New Hampshire | $52 | $53 |
| Texas | $51 | $61 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| Illinois | $50 | $54 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Arizona | $48 | $53 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Ohio | $44 | $47 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| South Dakota | $41 | $43 |
| Michigan | $40 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs?
Community Medical Centers pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by UW Health ($59) and Perm Staff Jobs ($44). For comparison, the national average for Nursing Home Nurses is $52 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 40% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $72 | $72 |
| UW Health | $59 | $59 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $44 | $65 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $42 | $42 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $42 | $49 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $36 | $36 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $32 | $32 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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