Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$51.04/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse is $51.04 per hour. This is 6% higher than the nursing US average of $48.00.
Last updated on August 13, 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
$51.04/hour
6% higher than the nursing US average.
$48.00/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 | $67 | $85 |
| New Mexico | $60 | $72 |
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| Minnesota | $58 | $65 |
| North Dakota | $56 | $63 |
| New Jersey | $56 | $61 |
| Colorado | $55 | $60 |
| Maryland | $55 | $60 |
| Virginia | $51 | $56 |
| New Hampshire | $50 | $63 |
| New York | $50 | $62 |
| Texas | $50 | $60 |
| Delaware | $50 | $52 |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $55 |
| Missouri | $49 | $58 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Idaho | $48 | $52 |
| Illinois | $48 | $50 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| Kansas | $47 | $59 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Maine | $46 | $50 |
| Ohio | $46 | $51 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Arizona | $45 | $59 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $48 |
| Kentucky | $42 | $46 |
| Vermont | $41 | $42 |
| Washington | $41 | $58 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| Michigan | $41 | $47 |
| West Virginia | $40 | $41 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Rhode Island | $40 | $50 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $42 |
| Florida | $38 | $49 |
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 |
| Tenet Desert | $67 | $67 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $47 | $48 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $46 | $54 |
| MaineGeneral Health | $46 | $46 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $75 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $43 | $51 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $36 | $36 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $32 | $32 |
| Tenet South Carolina | $31 | $31 |
Last updated on August 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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