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NURSE SALARY

Average Yearly Salary
$67,000
$42,000
Min 10%
$67,000
Median 50%
$106,000
Max 90%
Best Paying Company
Diplomat
Highest Paying City
San Jose, CA
Highest Paying State
Hawaii
Average Experience Level
3.2 years
How much does a nurse make?
The national average salary for a Nurse in the U.S. is $67,127 annually or $32.27 hourly. While the top 10 percent make over $106,000 per year, the bottom 10 percent make under $42,000. Health Care companies and Professional companies tend to have the highest concentration of employment in this field. The top 5 states when it comes to Nurse salaries are Hawaii, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, and New York. The typical employment in the position spans 3.2 years.
Annual Salaries For Related Jobs
Staff Nurse
$64,222
Clinic Registered Nurse
$74,544
Registered Nurse
$65,272
Registered Nurse Charge Nurse
$66,789
Registered Nurse PRN
$71,303

Average Nurse Salary By Company

Nurses report their job security as good. Just as in every field, some employers pay higher wages than others. The most abundant employment opportunities for Nurses are in Health Care companies and Professional companies. Diplomat and LifeBridge Health are the highest paying companies. Companies like Magellan Health and General Healthcare Resources also report very competitive wages for Nurses.
Company
DiplomatPharmaceuticals

Avg: $317,256

LifeBridge HealthHealth Care Providers & Services

Avg: $131,779

Magellan HealthHealth Care Providers & Services

Avg: $125,293

General Healthcare ResourcesProfessional Services

Avg: $118,852

Parrish Medical CenterHealthcare Providers and Services

Avg: $110,734

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Average Nurse Salary By Location

Across America, Nurses make on average $67,127 annually or $32.27 hourly. Nurses make the most in San Jose, CA at about $78,999 per year. Even as an entry-level Nurse, you will make $47,000 per year in San Jose, CA. Hawaii, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, and New York are the top 5 highest earning states for Nurses. Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, South Carolina, and Idaho are at the bottom for competitive pay.
RankCityAverage Salary
1
San Jose, CA
$78,999
2
Philadelphia, PA
$75,469
3
New York, NY
$75,145
4
Baltimore, MD
$74,398
5
Boston, MA
$73,387
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RECENTLY ADDED Nurse SALARIES

Company
Job
Location
Date Added
Salary
A&E Home Care
Nurse
Pittston, PA
10/31/2019
$54,262
Indian Health Service
Nurse
Lawrence, KS
10/30/2019
$49,888
Seven Oaks General Hospital Inc.
Nurse
West Saint Paul, MN
10/30/2019
$74,443
Indian Health Service
Nurse
Lawton, OK
10/30/2019
$49,888
Indian Health Service
Nurse
Cass Lake, MN
10/30/2019
$49,210
Indian Health Service
Nurse
Towaoc, CO
10/30/2019
$49,210
Indian Health Service
Nurse
Moapa Valley, NV
10/30/2019
$58,477
Indian Health Service
Nurse
Eagle Butte, SD
10/30/2019
$83,840
Indian Health Service
Nurse
Fort Yates, ND
10/30/2019
$53,779
Indian Health Service
Nurse
Salem, OR
10/30/2019
$49,888
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