NV · Carson City · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Carson City, NV

Pay for registered nurses in the Carson City area centers on $47.88 per hour, or about $99,600 a year. The lower quarter earns under $43.14 and the upper quarter over $52.03. That ranks 69th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 49th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Carson City. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Carson City.

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Registered Nurse pay in Carson City, NV

The metro median is 2% below the Nevada statewide median of $49.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 730 registered nurses employed in the Carson City metro area, 23.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$39.44$82,04012% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$43.14$89,7304% below U.S. median
Median$47.88$99,6006% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.03$108,22016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$56.81$118,16026% above U.S. median

How Carson City ranks

  • 69th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 49th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 3 Nevada metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Carson City

  • Overall prices in Carson City run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.88 median hour buys what $48.79 buys at the national price level, 8% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Carson City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,724
  • Per year: $86,184
  • Per month: $7,182
  • Nevada has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Carson City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Carson City

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Registered Nurse roles in Nevada

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Hospitals in Carson City

CMS lists 1 hospital in Carson City, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
Carson City, NV
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Carson City

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Carson City (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Reno, NV28 mi$49.82/hr281,714
Sparks, NV29 mi$49.82/hr111,520
Folsom, CA82 mi$81.35/hr88,091
Rocklin, CA84 mi$81.35/hr75,129
Lincoln, CA85 mi$81.35/hr56,268
Roseville, CA89 mi$81.35/hr163,304

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License and tax basics in Nevada

Nevada is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Nevada board for a license by endorsement before working here.

Nevada does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Nevada state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Carson City

Carson City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Carson City, NV?

Registered Nurses in the Carson City metro area have a median pay of $47.88 per hour, about $99,600 a year. The middle half earn between $43.14 and $52.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Carson City a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Carson City ranks 49th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 69th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do registered nurses work in Carson City?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Carson City, led by Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Nevada license to work in Carson City as a registered nurse?

Nevada is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Nevada board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Carson City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Carson City. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Carson City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Carson City is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • U R First LLCLas Vegas, NV · 1 wage offer$37.50/ hr$32–$43
  • William Bee Ririe Hospital and Rural Health ClinicsEly, NV · 1 wage offer$36.00/ hr$36–$36
  • Lincoln County Hospital DistrictCaliente, NV · 1 wage offer$35.00/ hr$35–$35

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$32Median$45.44High$74

4 RN postings with published pay in Nevada, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 RN roles

  1. Women's Health PACT Outpatient Staff Registered NursePermanent
    $87k–$161k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Reno, NV · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse - Primary CarePermanent
    $30.40–$38.00/ hour
    Premise Health · Elko, NV · posted 16 days ago

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