Average Registered Nurse Salary in New York
Registered nurses in New York earn an average of $93,320 per year (or $44.86 per hour).
New York registered nurses earn 12% higher than the national average salary for RNs, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
Registered nurse salary range in New York
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $127,080 | $61 |
| 75th Percentile | $101,570 | $48 |
| Median | $96,170 | $46 |
| 25th Percentile | $75,670 | $36 |
80% of New York RNs earn between $61,260 and $127,080.
Cost-of-living adjusted registered nurse salary in New York
Adjusted for cost-of-living, New York RNs earn about $84,682 per year. Cost-of-living in New York is 10% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in New York?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $225,180 per year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,940 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $126,170 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $92,860 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,600 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,750 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $38,920 per year |
At a $93,320 average annual salary, RNs in New York tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($225,180), nurse practitioners ($133,940), and nurse midwives ($126,170). They tend to earn more than physical therapists ($92,860), dental hygienists ($83,600), licensed practical nurses ($53,750), and pharmacy technicians ($38,920).
More about registered nurses
Registered nurses are licensed practitioners who help provide crucial care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Generally, they work under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse practitioner. Their day-to-day responsibilities depend on the specialty in which they choose to practice. Some of the most common specialties include ICU, pediatric, and medical-surgical nurses.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data
