Registered Nurse salary in New York
What registered nurses earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$109,440$52.62 per hour
vs U.S.+12%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$94,840 – $129,660Top 10%: $157,090+
Jobs205,8100.98× the U.S. concentration
Registered Nurse pay in New York cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $119,720 | $57.56 | 197,740 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $99,060 | $47.63 | 13,830 |
| Rochester, NY | $86,570 | $41.62 | 12,340 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $99,970 | $48.06 | 10,230 |
| Syracuse, NY | $86,960 | $41.81 | 8,180 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $102,890 | $49.47 | 5,760 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $95,740 | $46.03 | 3,390 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $88,310 | $42.46 | 2,900 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $98,900 | $47.55 | 2,800 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $94,300 | $45.34 | 2,600 |
| Binghamton, NY | $101,720 | $48.90 | 2,570 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $104,000 | $50.00 | 1,030 |
| Kingston, NY | $101,030 | $48.57 | 1,000 |
| Ithaca, NY | $100,320 | $48.23 | 940 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $96,070 | $46.19 | 900 |
| Elmira, NY | $82,820 | $39.82 | 730 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
Alaska · $109,480 New Jersey · $106,500 Massachusetts · $104,550 Nevada · $103,670 Connecticut · $102,740 Minnesota · $101,510
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $97,280
Questions
How much does a registered nurse make in New York?
Registered Nurses in New York earned a median of $109,440 a year ($52.62 an hour) in May 2025, 12% more than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $94,840 to $129,660.
Where in New York do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $119,720.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.