Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$50.93/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse is $50.93 per hour. This is 12% higher than the nursing US average of $44.87.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Nursing Home Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$50.93/hour
12% higher than the nursing US average.
$44.87/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 Minnesota ($61) and Wisconsin ($60). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the national average for Nursing Home Nurses is $51 per hour — Massachusetts pays 40% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $71 | $87 |
| Minnesota | $61 | $70 |
| Wisconsin | $60 | $69 |
| Washington | $59 | $73 |
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Delaware | $57 | $61 |
| New York | $57 | $75 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Virginia | $53 | $59 |
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
| New Hampshire | $52 | $53 |
| Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| North Carolina | $50 | $58 |
| Illinois | $49 | $54 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Idaho | $49 | $52 |
| Arizona | $48 | $53 |
| Oklahoma | $47 | $52 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| West Virginia | $46 | $53 |
| Ohio | $45 | $51 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Florida | $42 | $51 |
| Alabama | $41 | $43 |
| South Dakota | $41 | $43 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Michigan | $40 | $48 |
| 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 ($43). For comparison, the national average for Nursing Home Nurses is $51 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 41% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $72 | $72 |
| UW Health | $59 | $59 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $59 |
| 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 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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