LIVE MARKET·235,618 POSTINGS
Nursing salaries by role, state, and city.
Median $57.60/hr across 235,618 active postings · 135 titles with data · 108 states.
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Titles
157
135 with data
Postings
235,618
Median /hr
$57.60
$119,800/yr
Coverage
108 states
19,785 employers
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02·MOST POSTED ROLES·BY VOLUME, LAST 180 DAYS
The biggest nursing job pools right now.
| Role | Category · Track | Median /hr | P25–P75 | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | Registered Nurse (RN) · Registered Nurse (RN) | $47.50 | $42.00–$60.00 | 46,675 |
| Labor & Delivery Nurse | Registered Nurse (RN) · Women's Health Nurse | $79.42 | $67.85–$85.29 | 21,228 |
| ICU Nurse | Registered Nurse (RN) · Critical Care Nurse | $64.00 | $57.50–$75.54 | 15,972 |
| Cath Lab Nurse | Registered Nurse (RN) · Cardiac Nurse | $77.00 | $72.33–$82.06 | 15,511 |
| Emergency Department Nurse | Registered Nurse (RN) · Emergency Nurse | $62.44 | $56.67–$69.78 | 12,408 |
| Home Health Aide | Nursing Support · CNA/Aide | $18.00 | $16.50–$20.50 | 11,899 |
| Medical Surgical Nurse (MedSurg) | Registered Nurse (RN) · Med-Surg Nurse | $58.00 | $52.23–$62.36 | 10,839 |
| Med-Surg Nurse | Registered Nurse (RN) · Med-Surg Nurse | $60.63 | $54.36–$66.02 | 8,829 |
| Telemetry Nurse | Registered Nurse (RN) · Progressive Care Nurse | $60.25 | $54.83–$65.00 | 8,330 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Nursing Support · Direct Care | $20.50 | $18.50–$22.50 | 8,166 |
03·HIGHEST MEDIAN HOURLY·LAST 180 DAYS
The titles where the median paycheck runs highest.
| Role | Category · Track | Median /hr | P25–P75 | Postings | Δ pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Nurse Practitioner | Advanced Practice Provider · Nurse Practitioner | $165.00 | $129.01–$165.00 | 3 | — flat |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Advanced Practice Provider · Nurse Anesthesia | $129.00 | $119.87–$135.00 | 319 | ▲ 0.8% |
| Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) | Nursing Leadership · Nursing Leadership | $127.90 | $103.24–$153.17 | 7 | ▼ 75.7% |
| Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Advanced Practice Provider · Nurse Practitioner | $92.50 | $80.00–$104.75 | 7 | ▲ 20.0% |
| Oncology Nurse Practitioner | Advanced Practice Provider · Nurse Practitioner | $92.00 | $83.00–$115.00 | 9 | ▼ 25.0% |
| High Risk OB Nurse | Registered Nurse (RN) · Women's Health Nurse | $88.49 | $67.76–$91.87 | 72 | — flat |
| Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) | Advanced Practice Provider · Advanced Practice | $87.82 | $87.82–$94.56 | 11 | — flat |
| Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner | Advanced Practice Provider · Nurse Practitioner | $87.50 | $73.25–$101.25 | 3 | ▲ 94.9% |
| Mental Health Nurse | Registered Nurse (RN) · Behavioral Health Nurse | $85.00 | $72.63–$100.00 | 382 | ▼ 4.4% |
| Urology Nurse Practitioner | Advanced Practice Provider · Nurse Practitioner | $85.00 | $85.00–$85.00 | 3 | — flat |
05·BROWSE 157 ROLES·FROM CNA TO CRNA
Every nursing role we track, with live pay ranges.
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Advanced Practice Provider41 roles
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
$68.00–$81.50/hr · Clinical
$73.50
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
$63.50–$76.30/hr · Nurse Practitioner
$63.50
Addiction Medicine NP
$49.32–$75.13/hr · Nurse Practitioner
$62.44
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP)
Nurse Practitioner
—
Adult-Gerontology CNS
Clinical Nurse Specialist
—
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP)
$36.05–$36.05/hr · Nurse Practitioner
$36.05
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
$67.82–$102.66/hr · Nurse Practitioner
$74.47
Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
—
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
$87.82–$94.56/hr · Advanced Practice
$87.82
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
$119.87–$178.00/hr · Nurse Anesthesia
$129.00
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
$70.00–$98.92/hr · Clinical Nurse Specialist
$74.05
Critical Care CNS
$81.25–$83.20/hr · Clinical Nurse Specialist
$82.00
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner
$62.50–$70.00/hr · Nurse Practitioner
$62.50
Endocrinology NP
Nurse Practitioner
—
Family Nurse Practitioner
$62.50–$105.00/hr · Clinical
$71.50
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
$62.00–$105.00/hr · Nurse Practitioner
$69.50
Gastroenterology NP
$73.25–$76.00/hr · Nurse Practitioner
$74.00
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
$129.01–$165.00/hr · Nurse Practitioner
$165.00
Hematology/Oncology NP
Nurse Practitioner
—
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
—
Infectious Disease NP
Nurse Practitioner
—
Infusion Nurse Practitioner
$59.50–$83.50/hr · Infusion
$67.50
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
$74.00–$83.70/hr · Clinical
$79.50
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
$72.00–$79.50/hr · Nurse Practitioner
$73.50
Nursing Leadership6 roles
Charge Nurse
$33.50–$66.00/hr · Nursing Leadership
$42.50
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
$103.24–$162.10/hr · Nursing Leadership
$127.90
Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
$58.88–$103.66/hr · Nursing Leadership
$68.85
Director of Nursing (DON)
$71.15–$104.26/hr · Nursing Leadership
$77.45
Nurse Manager
$49.00–$94.07/hr · Nursing Leadership
$62.50
Nurse Supervisor
$44.50–$84.86/hr · Nursing Leadership
$51.00
Nursing Support15 roles
Acute Care CNA
$26.12–$27.43/hr · CNA/Aide
$27.42
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
$18.50–$24.00/hr · Direct Care
$20.50
Critical Care/Intensive Care CNA
$20.00–$20.00/hr · CNA/Aide
$20.00
Dialysis PCT
$24.00–$27.50/hr · Renal
$25.00
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
$18.00–$23.00/hr · Home Care
$19.50
Float Team CNA
$25.50–$27.50/hr · CNA/Aide
$25.50
Geriatric CNA
CNA/Aide
—
Home Health Aide
$16.50–$23.50/hr · CNA/Aide
$18.00
Hospice CNA
$19.50–$25.00/hr · CNA/Aide
$20.50
Long Term Care CNA
$69.00–$97.39/hr · CNA/Aide
$78.03
Medical Unit CNA
$25.50–$25.50/hr · CNA/Aide
$25.50
Patient Care Support Worker
$21.00–$28.00/hr · General Support
$22.50
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
$20.00–$26.00/hr · Unit Support
$21.00
Patient Safety Observer (Sitter)
$18.50–$23.50/hr · Safety
$19.50
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
$14.00–$20.50/hr · Home Care
$16.00
Public Health Professional2 roles
Registered Nurse (RN)92 roles
Case Manager Nurse
$54.12–$85.89/hr · Administrative Nurse
$72.28
Mental Health Nurse
$72.63–$142.95/hr · Behavioral Health Nurse
$85.00
Psychiatric Nurse
$53.11–$100.00/hr · Behavioral Health Nurse
$63.00
Cardiac Nurse
$59.33–$83.15/hr · Cardiac Nurse
$67.06
Cardiac PCU Nurse
$52.42–$63.31/hr · Cardiac Nurse
$57.36
Cardiac Rehab Nurse
$34.75–$44.85/hr · Cardiac Nurse
$39.75
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
$58.81–$71.03/hr · Cardiac Nurse
$63.04
Cardiology Nurse
$62.48–$84.14/hr · Cardiac Nurse
$71.55
Cardiovascular OR Nurse
$67.00–$84.36/hr · Cardiac Nurse
$73.00
Cath Lab Nurse
$72.33–$87.22/hr · Cardiac Nurse
$77.00
Coronary Care Nurse
$60.77–$84.71/hr · Cardiac Nurse
$68.39
Electrophysiology Lab Nurse (EP Nurse)
$73.15–$87.21/hr · Cardiac Nurse
$77.00
EP Lab Nurse
$74.50–$84.92/hr · Cardiac Nurse
$77.47
Case Management Nurse
$63.13–$87.52/hr · Clinical
$73.15
Dialysis Charge Nurse
$60.75–$60.75/hr · Clinical
$60.75
Nurse Navigator
$46.25–$74.50/hr · Clinical
$51.00
Palliative Care Nurse
$59.33–$80.50/hr · Clinical
$70.43
Correctional Nurse
$47.19–$84.15/hr · Community Nurse
$55.25
Employee Health Nurse
$38.27–$64.81/hr · Community Nurse
$45.50
School Nurse
$31.50–$49.70/hr · Community Nurse
$36.50
Burn ICU Nurse
$65.85–$100.80/hr · Critical Care Nurse
$69.58
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
$58.41–$67.92/hr · Critical Care Nurse
$61.18
Cardiovascular ICU Nurse
$63.14–$94.88/hr · Critical Care Nurse
$73.79
Critical Care Nurse
$55.25–$81.64/hr · Critical Care Nurse
$64.00
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