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The average salary for a Progressive Care Nurse stands at $71,768 annually, translating to approximately $35 per hour. This salary can vary based on several factors including geographic location, years of experience, and specific healthcare settings.
In states such as California and New York, salaries can be significantly higher due to the cost of living and demand for nursing professionals. For instance, a Progressive Care Nurse with 5-10 years of experience may earn upwards of $80,000, while entry-level positions typically start around $60,000.
Progressive Care Nurses have numerous opportunities for specialization, which can lead to increased salaries. Roles in management or those that require advanced certifications can command higher wages, enhancing both job satisfaction and financial rewards.
For those considering a career as a Progressive Care Nurse, understanding the salary landscape is crucial. By evaluating where to work and how to advance, nurses can optimize their earning potential and career growth.
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| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level progressive care nurse | $56,900 | $27.36 |
| Mid-level progressive care nurse | $71,600 | $34.41 |
| Senior-level progressive care nurse | $98,200 | $47.20 |
The highest-paying states for progressive care nurses are New Jersey, California, and Connecticut. The lowest average progressive care nurse salary states are Tennessee, North Dakota, and Indiana.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $83,908 | $40.34 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $89,150 | $42.86 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $70,706 | $33.99 |
| 4 | Washington | $81,963 | $39.41 |
| 5 | New York | $86,683 | $41.67 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $101,961 | $49.02 |
| 7 | California | $101,792 | $48.94 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $81,908 | $39.38 |
| 9 | Oregon | $82,833 | $39.82 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $96,320 | $46.31 |
| 11 | Arizona | $71,064 | $34.17 |
| 12 | Ohio | $69,151 | $33.25 |
| 13 | Vermont | $69,139 | $33.24 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $70,313 | $33.80 |
| 15 | Nevada | $74,581 | $35.86 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $70,197 | $33.75 |
| 17 | Maryland | $79,341 | $38.14 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $67,061 | $32.24 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $67,846 | $32.62 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $73,648 | $35.41 |
| 21 | Virginia | $72,799 | $35.00 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $65,421 | $31.45 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $66,866 | $32.15 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $64,432 | $30.98 |
| 25 | Idaho | $69,919 | $33.61 |
| 26 | Texas | $65,304 | $31.40 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $65,533 | $31.51 |
| 28 | Illinois | $69,433 | $33.38 |
| 29 | Michigan | $65,538 | $31.51 |
| 30 | Florida | $60,468 | $29.07 |
| 31 | Alaska | $61,239 | $29.44 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $61,666 | $29.65 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $59,968 | $28.83 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $62,152 | $29.88 |
| 35 | Georgia | $64,108 | $30.82 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $59,972 | $28.83 |
| 37 | Colorado | $62,670 | $30.13 |
| 38 | Alabama | $61,202 | $29.42 |
| 39 | Maine | $55,214 | $26.55 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $64,566 | $31.04 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $53,844 | $25.89 |
| 42 | Montana | $55,704 | $26.78 |
| 43 | Missouri | $61,270 | $29.46 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $52,938 | $25.45 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $65,215 | $31.35 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $48,879 | $23.50 |
| 47 | Utah | $61,454 | $29.55 |
| 48 | Kansas | $54,373 | $26.14 |
| 49 | Indiana | $52,846 | $25.41 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $52,363 | $25.17 |
| 51 | Iowa | $49,939 | $24.01 |
The highest-paying cities for progressive care nurses are Redding, CA, New York, NY, and Baltimore, MD.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redding, CA | $104,807 | $50.39 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $87,356 | $42.00 |
| 3 | Baltimore, MD | $79,655 | $38.30 |
| 4 | Las Vegas, NV | $74,072 | $35.61 |
| 5 | Richmond, VA | $72,529 | $34.87 |
| 6 | Phoenix, AZ | $71,097 | $34.18 |
| 7 | Charleston, SC | $69,889 | $33.60 |
| 8 | Toledo, OH | $68,199 | $32.79 |
| 9 | El Paso, TX | $67,137 | $32.28 |
| 10 | Wake Forest, NC | $66,315 | $31.88 |
| 11 | Lansing, MI | $64,956 | $31.23 |
| 12 | Albuquerque, NM | $64,159 | $30.85 |
| 13 | Saint Louis, MO | $62,054 | $29.83 |
| 14 | Tallahassee, FL | $61,737 | $29.68 |
| 15 | Birmingham, AL | $61,127 | $29.39 |
| 16 | New Orleans, LA | $59,783 | $28.74 |
| 17 | Kansas City, KS | $54,219 | $26.07 |
| 18 | Murfreesboro, TN | $53,951 | $25.94 |
| 19 | Indianapolis, IN | $52,970 | $25.47 |
| 20 | Omaha, NE | $52,462 | $25.22 |
A progressive care nurse's salary ranges from $45,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $113,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $113,000 | $9,417 | $54 |
| 75th Percentile | $91,000 | $7,583 | $44 |
| Average | $71,768 | $5,981 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $56,000 | $4,667 | $27 |
| 10th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
The highest paying types of progressive care nurses are telemetry registered nurse, registered nurse med/surg, and head nurse.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse | $57,564 | $4,797 | $27.67 | 696,124 |
| Emergency Room Nurse | $79,886 | $6,657 | $38.41 | 610,768 |
| Registered Nurse Med/Surg | $84,812 | $7,068 | $40.78 | 515,200 |
| Clinic Registered Nurse | $70,075 | $5,840 | $33.69 | 520,812 |
| Telemetry Registered Nurse | $91,416 | $7,618 | $43.95 | 637,560 |
| Staff Nurse | $68,342 | $5,695 | $32.86 | 699,636 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for progressive care nurses, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Sophia Thomas
President, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Top companies hiring progressive care nurses now:
Progressive care nurse salaries at AccentCare and KPG are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average progressive care nurse salary at companies like Southcoast Health and Western & Southern Financial Group are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AccentCare | $90,647 | $43.58 |
| 2 | KPG | $89,250 | $42.91 |
| 3 | Southcoast Health | $89,150 | $42.86 |
| 4 | Western & Southern Financial Group | $86,405 | $41.54 |
| 5 | Integrity Home Care + Hospice | $86,257 | $41.47 |
| 6 | Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital | $83,506 | $40.15 |
| 7 | Alleghany | $82,712 | $39.77 |
| 8 | First Choice Home Health Care Inc | $82,336 | $39.58 |
| 9 | Sutter Health | $82,238 | $39.54 |
| 10 | Tenet Healthcare | $80,358 | $38.63 |
| 11 | Sturdy Memorial Hospital | $77,911 | $37.46 |
| 12 | Cedars-Sinai | $77,865 | $37.44 |
| 13 | Therapy Resources Management | $77,748 | $37.38 |
| 14 | Texas Health Care | $76,601 | $36.83 |
| 15 | CorVel | $75,787 | $36.44 |
| 16 | Park Nicollet Medical Center Inc | $75,769 | $36.43 |
| 17 | Presbyterian | $74,854 | $35.99 |
| 18 | NCH Healthcare System | $74,104 | $35.63 |
| 19 | American Senior Benefits | $73,964 | $35.56 |
| 20 | Alameda Health System | $73,576 | $35.37 |
The average progressive care nurse salary has risen by $10,046 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average progressive care nurse earned $61,722 annually, but today, they earn $71,768 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for progressive care nurses over the last decade.
Compare progressive care nurse salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare progressive care nurse salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,800 | $34.50 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $69,800 | $33.57 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $68,300 | $32.86 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $66,700 | $32.06 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $65,200 | $31.35 | +1.4% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Healthone Sky Ridge | Progressive Care PCU Registered Nurse RN | Lone Tree, CO | 06/27/2025 | $72,356 |
| Orange Regional Medical Center | Urgent Care Np/Pa | Middletown, NY | 06/26/2025 | $124,042 |
| Presbyterian Healthcare Services | Charge Nurse-Adult Progressive Care | Albuquerque, NM | 06/26/2025 | $112,698 |
| Connected Health Care, LLC | Travel/Contract Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse ! | Winston-Salem, NC | 06/26/2025 | $117,394 |
| Signature Healthcare | Wound Care Nurse (RN) | Bowling Green, KY | 06/25/2025 | $83,480 |
| Care Team Solutions | Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse | Liberty, MO | 06/25/2025 | $110,862 |
| Leaderstat | Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse | Liberty, MO | 06/25/2025 | $130,120 |
| Care Team Solutions | Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse | Indianapolis, IN | 06/24/2025 | $120,293 |
| Staff America | Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse | Vero Beach, FL | 06/24/2025 | $85,776 |
| Leaderstat | Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Stepdown RN (Telemetry) | Klamath Falls, OR | 06/24/2025 | $130,788 |
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