NY · White Plains · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in White Plains, NY

Registered Nurses in the White Plains area earn a median of $54.56 per hour, about $113,490 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $48.33 and $61.75. That ranks 32nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 51st of 335 once local prices are factored in. 39 open roles with published pay are listed for White Plains and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near White Plains.

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Who is hiring registered nurses near White Plains

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Centrastate Healthcare System23$59.40
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation10$47.36
ScionHealth2$47.86
One Medical2$51
Amedisys1$62.50
Fresenius Medical Care1$50

Registered Nurse pay in White Plains, NY

The metro median is 7% above the New York statewide median of $50.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 195,470 registered nurses employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 20.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$40.34$83,91010% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$48.33$100,5307% above U.S. median
Median$54.56$113,49021% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$61.75$128,44037% above U.S. median
Top 10%$74.25$154,44065% above U.S. median

How White Plains ranks

  • 32nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 51st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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 White Plains

  • Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $54.56 median hour buys what $48.47 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 White Plains paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,964
  • Per year: $98,208
  • Per month: $8,184

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

Travel assignment per diem in White Plains

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$161
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,771
13-week assignment$23,023

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 White Plains

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
White Plains Hospital Center
White Plains, NY		Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Westchester County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Westchester County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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
New Rochelle, NY7 mi$54.56/hr85,512
Yonkers, NY8 mi$54.56/hr211,040
Stamford, CT11 mi$50.97/hr139,134
Norwalk, CT18 mi$48.84/hr93,661

Registered Nurse jobs in New York · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in New York

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.

New York taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

New York state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in White Plains

White Plains city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in White Plains, NY?

Registered Nurses in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $54.56 per hour, about $113,490 a year. The middle half earn between $48.33 and $61.75 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is White Plains a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 51st of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 32nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in White Plains?

We list 39 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near White Plains.

Do I need a New York license to work in White Plains 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.

Is White Plains in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Westchester County. 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 White Plains?

The federal per diem benchmark in White Plains is $161 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,771 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your RN pay reportWhite Plains, 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

  1. Registered Nurse – Home Care –Hudson ValleyPermanent
    $134k–$153k/ year
    NewYork-Presbyterian · New York · posted today
  2. Staff Nurse - Neonatal ICU-NightsPermanent
    $134k–$153k/ year
    NewYork-Presbyterian · New York · posted today

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