Per diemPosted today
RN - Per Diem, Endocrinology & Podiatry Office
Albany Medical Center · Albany, NY
$85k–$132k/ year
New this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Troy, NY
Pay for registered nurses in the Troy area centers on $44.46 per hour, or about $92,470 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.58 and the upper quarter over $49.04. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Troy. That ranks 101st of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 110th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Troy.
- $44.46median pay per hour, Albany
- $39–$49typical range per hour
- 10,020registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Registered Nurse roles near Troy
Roles in other cities of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area.
PermanentPosted today
Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Albany, NY
$29.00–$50.00/ hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Lane Cancer Treatment Center
Glens Falls Hospital · Saratoga Springs, NY
$36.50–$62.74/ hour
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Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis
Fresenius Medical Care · Albany, NY
$31.00–$52.00/ hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Lane Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Glens Falls Hospital · Saratoga Springs, NY
$36.50–$61.24/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Fresenius Medical Care | 2 | $40.50 |
| Glens Falls Hospital | 2 | $49.24 |
| Albany Medical Center | 1 | $52.27 |
Registered Nurse pay in Troy, NY
The metro median is 12% below the New York statewide median of $50.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 10,020 registered nurses employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, 22.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.71 | $72,200 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.58 | $80,250 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $44.46 | $92,470 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.04 | $102,000 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.57 | $125,990 | 35% above U.S. median |
How Troy ranks
- 101st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 110th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th of 11 New York 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.
What your pay buys in Troy
- Overall prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $44.46 median hour buys what $44.65 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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 Troy paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,601
- Per year: $80,028
- Per month: $6,669
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Troy
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $121 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
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. 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).
Hospitals in Troy
CMS lists 1 hospital in Troy, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York Troy, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 8 mi | $44.46/hr | 101,317 |
| Schenectady, NY | 14 mi | $44.46/hr | 69,495 |
| Chicopee, MA | 68 mi | $43.74/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 72 mi | $43.74/hr | 154,888 |
| Bristol, CT | 82 mi | $48.84/hr | 62,195 |
| Utica, NY | 82 mi | $41.36/hr | 63,660 |
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License and tax basics in New York
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Troy, NY?
Registered Nurses in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area have a median pay of $44.46 per hour, about $92,470 a year. The middle half earn between $38.58 and $49.04 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Troy a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy ranks 110th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 101st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Troy?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Troy.
Do I need a New York license to work in Troy as a registered nurse?
New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the New York board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Troy?
The federal per diem benchmark in Troy is $121 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RN pay reportTroy, NY · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 62 postings$65.07/ hr$48–$89
- Garnet HealthMiddletown, NY · 10 postings$59.64/ hr$35–$78
- AmedisysCarle Place, NY · 3 postings$56.49/ hr$36–$65
- Health FirstBronx, NY · 16 postings$52.88/ hr$39–$58
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$50.88High$66
281 RN postings with published pay in New York, 257 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 281 RN roles
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