Registered Nurse salary in New York
Registered Nurses in New York earn a median of $50.77 per hour, about $105,600 a year, 13% above the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $42.96 and $60.49 per hour. The highest median among New York metro areas is in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, at $54.56 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $50.77median pay per hour
- $105,600median pay per year
- 204,120registered nurses employed in New York
- #6of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in New York: percentiles
| Level | New York per hour | New York per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.47 | $77,940 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $42.96 | $89,360 | $37.79 |
| Median | $50.77 | $105,600 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $60.49 | $125,820 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $73.76 | $153,420 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in New York
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New York median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $54.56 | $113,490 | 195,470 | 7% above | $48.47 |
| Ithaca, NY | $49.66 | $103,290 | 870 | 2% below | $48.07 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $48.90 | $101,710 | 1,000 | 4% below | — |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $48.53 | $100,950 | 840 | 4% below | $55.34 |
| Binghamton, NY | $47.32 | $98,420 | 2,540 | 7% below | — |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $46.18 | $96,060 | 5,450 | 9% below | $42.20 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $45.86 | $95,380 | 13,870 | 10% below | $47.85 |
| Kingston, NY | $45.72 | $95,090 | 1,120 | 10% below | $45.40 |
| Rochester, NY | $45.68 | $95,010 | 12,510 | 10% below | $47.08 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $44.46 | $92,470 | 10,020 | 12% below | $44.65 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $41.36 | $86,020 | 2,430 | 19% below | $44.63 |
| Syracuse, NY | $40.34 | $83,920 | 7,520 | 21% below | $42.13 |
| Elmira, NY | $38.46 | $79,990 | 670 | 24% below | $40.74 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Registered Nurse pay in states next to New York
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $48.84 | $101,590 | 4% below New York |
| Massachusetts | $49.03 | $101,970 | 3% below New York |
| New Jersey | $49.39 | $102,730 | 3% below New York |
| Pennsylvania | $42.12 | $87,610 | 17% below New York |
| Vermont | $40.94 | $85,150 | 19% below New York |
What employers are posting in New York
- 281roles with published pay
- $50.88median pay per hour
- $38–$66typical published range
- 16employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 62 | $65.07 |
| United Health Services | 61 | $50.88 |
| Trinity Health | 36 | $45.52 |
| Guthrie Healthcare System | 35 | $46.56 |
| Health First | 16 | $52.88 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 15 | $52.37 |
| Glens Falls Hospital | 13 | $48.87 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 12 | $39.50 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 281 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a registered nurse make in New York?
The median is $50.77 per hour, about $105,600 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $37.47 and the top 10% earn over $73.76 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New York city pays registered nurses the most?
Among New York metro areas, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has the highest median at $54.56 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New York rank for registered nurse pay?
New York ranks 6th of 50 states by median registered nurse pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- One MedicalNew York, NY · 2 postings$51.00/ hr$50–$52
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