Becker's Healthcare July 30, 2024
The national average salary for registered nurses is $80,010, compared with $128,490 for nurse practitioners and $130,490 for physician assistants, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.
Below is a comparison of the average salaries of registered nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in every state in the U.S. and Washington, D.C.
State | Registered nurses | Nurse practitioners | Physician assistants |
Alabama | $71,370 | $110,020 | $96,210 |
Alaska | $109,210 | $126,170 | $148,480 |
Arizona | $91,430 | $132,560 | $132,210 ... |