Registered Nurses: Median Annual Wage by State
Median annual pay for registered nurses. Half earn more than this and half less, before adjusting for local cost of living.
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Highest states
| State | Registered Nurses: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| California | $140,270 |
| Hawaii | $136,320 |
| Oregon | $129,010 |
| Washington | $124,200 |
| Alaska | $109,480 |
| New York | $109,440 |
| New Jersey | $106,500 |
| Massachusetts | $104,550 |
| Nevada | $103,670 |
| Connecticut | $102,740 |
| District of Columbia | $102,540 |
| Minnesota | $101,510 |
Lowest states
| State | Registered Nurses: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $39,880 |
| Alabama | $77,080 |
| Mississippi | $77,090 |
| South Dakota | $78,060 |
| Iowa | $78,630 |
| Arkansas | $78,940 |
| Kansas | $79,320 |
| West Virginia | $80,130 |
| Louisiana | $80,230 |
| North Dakota | $80,730 |
| Kentucky | $81,040 |
| Tennessee | $81,500 |