RN pay by state

California is the highest-paying state for registered nurses, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2.

Here is what registered nurses earn annually by state:

Alabama: $74,970

Alaska: $112,040

Arizona: $95,230

Arkansas: $77,720

California: $148,330

Colorado: N/A

Connecticut: $103,670

Delaware: $95,450

Florida: $88,200

Georgia: $91,960

Hawaii: $123,720

Idaho: $89,770

Illinois: $91,130

Indiana: $85,850

Iowa: $77,780

Kansas: $79,430

Kentucky: $83,900

Louisiana: $84,110

Maine: $87,440

Maryland:...

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