NURSE SALARY IN THE UNITED STATES
The United States has a very strong labor market that is in constant need of experienced personnel, both local and foreign. One of the most in-demand and highest paying professions in the United States is that of a physician. The highest incomes are recorded for anesthesiologists, surgeons and gynecologists. Medical workers of these specialties earn an average of 240-270 thousand dollars a year.
Unlike many countries, American registered nurses can count on very high salaries. If the average salary of a doctor in the United States is 84,430 dollars a year, then nurses receive 82,750 dollars. That is, in general, the pay in this profession is at the average level among all medical specialties. At the same time, nurse anesthetists earn about $189,190 per year, and nurse assistants earn $32,050.
Important. The average salary for a nurse in the United States is $6,895 per month. The hourly rate is equal to $39.78.
No. | State | Salary (dollars per year) |
1. | California | 124,000 |
2. | Hawaii | 106,530 |
3. | Oregon | 98,630 |
4. | District of Columbia | 98,540 |
5. | Alaska | 97,230 |
6. | Massachusetts | 96,630 |
7. | Washington | 95,350 |
8. | New York | 93,320 |
9. | New Jersey | 89,690 |
10. | Connecticut | 88,800 |
No. | Industry | Salary (dollars per year) |
1. | Non-scheduled air transportation | 112,630 |
2. | Pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing | 105,270 |
3. | Wholesale trade, short-term goods | 101,240 |
4. | Federal executive branch | 97,600 |
5. | Office administrative services | 96,630 |
No. | State | Jobs | Salary (dollars per year) |
1. | California | 324,400 | 124,000 |
2. | Texas | 217,630 | 79,120 |
3. | New York | 188,300 | 93,320 |
4. | Florida | 187,920 | 72,000 |
5. | Pennsylvania | 149,270 | 76,000 |
Note. Information on nursing salaries in the United States is based on official information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In conclusion, the average salary in the United States in 2025 is $4,960 per month. The minimum rate is $7.25 per hour and depends on the specific State. The highest average salary for nurses in the US is recorded in the state of California – $124,000 per year, and the lowest in Alabama –$60,230.
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