Registered Nurse Salary Guide
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$43.73/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse is $43.73 per hour.
Last updated on March 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Where do Registered Nurses get paid the most?
Where do Registered Nurses get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $71 | $82 |
| Massachusetts | $63 | $66 |
| Wisconsin | $61 | $65 |
| Washington | $58 | $62 |
| New York | $54 | $81 |
| New Mexico | $53 | $72 |
| Hawaii | $50 | $63 |
| Missouri | $49 | $61 |
| Illinois | $49 | $50 |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $55 |
| Maryland | $49 | $60 |
| New Hampshire | $49 | $54 |
| Idaho | $49 | $52 |
| Delaware | $48 | $50 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $50 |
| Colorado | $47 | $52 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Oregon | $45 | $59 |
| Virginia | $45 | $70 |
| Alaska | $44 | $59 |
| Ohio | $43 | $47 |
| New Jersey | $43 | $43 |
| North Dakota | $43 | $43 |
| South Dakota | $43 | $43 |
| Nevada | $42 | $57 |
| Arizona | $42 | $48 |
| Vermont | $42 | $42 |
| Texas | $42 | $51 |
| Connecticut | $40 | $54 |
| Iowa | $40 | $46 |
| Rhode Island | $40 | $50 |
| Michigan | $39 | $41 |
| Minnesota | $39 | $50 |
| Florida | $35 | $43 |
| Maine | $34 | $45 |
| Montana | $33 | $44 |
| Utah | $33 | $43 |
| Nebraska | $32 | $42 |
| Louisiana | $32 | $41 |
| Oklahoma | $31 | $40 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| West Virginia | $30 | $41 |
| South Carolina | $30 | $41 |
| Kansas | $30 | $39 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $43 |
| Arkansas | $29 | $38 |
| Alabama | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet North Cal | $68 | $68 |
| Healthcare Sages | $66 | $76 |
| Tenet Desert | $61 | $66 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | $60 | $60 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $53 | $53 |
| Talent Works International | $52 | $52 |
| UW Health | $51 | $59 |
| Bayada OTA | $50 | $60 |
| Cook Children’s Health Care System | $49 | $63 |
| Cherokee Federal | $48 | $48 |
Last updated on March 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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