Becker's Healthcare December 19, 2023
Median annual wages for registered nurses vary across states.
Here are the median annual wages for registered nurses for all 50 states and Washington, D.C., listed in descending order of pay. Data is the most recent available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released April 25.
1. California: $132,660
2. Hawaii: $120,100
3. Oregon: $106,680
4. Alaska: $102,260
5. Washington: $101,230
6. New York: $100,370
7. District of Columbia: $98,970
8. Massachusetts: $98,520
9. New Jersey: $98,090
10. Connecticut: $95,210
11. Nevada: $94,930
12. Rhode Island: $85,960
13. Minnesota: $84,060
14. Maryland: $83,850
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