Becker's Healthcare April 16, 2024
Kelly Gooch

Registered nurses in the U.S. have a median annual wage of $86,070 annually and a median hourly wage of $41.38, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data, released April 3.

Below are the median annual wages for nurses in all 50 states, and the District of Columbia, based on May 2023 BLS data, and listed in alphabetical order.

Alabama

Annual median wage: $65,900

Alaska

Annual median wage: $106,410

Arizona

Annual median wage: $88,310

Arkansas

Annual median wage: $72,920

California

Annual median wage: $133,990

Colorado

Annual median wage: $86,900

Connecticut

Annual median wage: $100,620

Delaware

Annual median wage: $93,200

District of Columbia

Annual median wage: $105,220

Florida

Annual median wage: $80,960

Georgia

Annual median wage: $83,620

Hawaii

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