Nurse Salaries by State

Explore real nurse salary data from all 50 states. Compare average pay, specialty rates, and cost of living adjustments.

Northeast

Connecticut

COL Index: 116.1

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Maine

COL Index: 108.4

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Massachusetts

COL Index: 127.5

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New Hampshire

COL Index: 111.7

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New Jersey

COL Index: 115.2

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New York

COL Index: 125.8

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Pennsylvania

COL Index: 96

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Rhode Island

COL Index: 110.6

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Vermont

COL Index: 114.5

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South

Alabama

COL Index: 88.8

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Arkansas

COL Index: 86.9

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Delaware

COL Index: 102.9

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Florida

COL Index: 99

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Georgia

COL Index: 89

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Kentucky

COL Index: 91

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Louisiana

COL Index: 91.9

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Maryland

COL Index: 119.5

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Mississippi

COL Index: 84.8

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North Carolina

COL Index: 94.2

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Oklahoma

COL Index: 86.9

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South Carolina

COL Index: 95.9

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Tennessee

COL Index: 89.5

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Texas

COL Index: 91.5

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Virginia

COL Index: 103

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West Virginia

COL Index: 87.5

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Midwest

Illinois

COL Index: 93.4

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Indiana

COL Index: 90.6

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Iowa

COL Index: 89.1

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Kansas

COL Index: 87

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Michigan

COL Index: 89.6

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Minnesota

COL Index: 96.8

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Missouri

COL Index: 87.1

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Nebraska

COL Index: 90.3

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North Dakota

COL Index: 98.9

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Ohio

COL Index: 90.8

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South Dakota

COL Index: 92.6

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Wisconsin

COL Index: 94.1

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West

Alaska

COL Index: 125.8

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Arizona

COL Index: 97.9

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California

COL Index: 138.5

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Colorado

COL Index: 105.6

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Hawaii

COL Index: 184.1

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Idaho

COL Index: 95.9

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Montana

COL Index: 100.7

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Nevada

COL Index: 103.5

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New Mexico

COL Index: 92.1

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Oregon

COL Index: 113.5

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Utah

COL Index: 101.1

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Washington

COL Index: 110.7

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Wyoming

COL Index: 91.7

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Why Compare Salaries by State?

Cost of Living Matters

A $80,000 salary in Mississippi goes much further than $80,000 in California. Compare cost of living adjusted rates to see real purchasing power.

Regional Differences

Nurse salaries vary significantly by region due to demand, union strength, and local healthcare markets. Know your market value.

Travel Nursing Decisions

Considering travel nursing? See which states offer the best combination of high pay and low cost of living.

Negotiation Power

Armed with state-specific salary data, you can negotiate more effectively and ensure you're paid fairly for your location.

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