Salary Report for New York Registered Nurses
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Compare New York to U.S.
New York Registered Nurses earn an average of $93,320 which is 12% more than the national average salary of $82,750.
| Type | New York | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $44.86 | $39.78 | 12.77% |
| Average Annual Salary | $93,320 | $82,750 | 12.77% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In New York, 50% of Registered Nurses earn between $75,670 and $101,570 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Registered Nurses earn more than $127,080, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Registered Nurses.
Approximately 10% of Registered Nurses earn under $61,260, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Registered Nurses.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 18,830 | Under $61,260 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 28,245 | $61,260 – $75,670 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 47,075 | $75,670 – $96,170 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 47,075 | $96,170 – $101,570 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 28,245 | $96,170 – $127,080 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 18,830 | Above $127,080 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Registered Nurses in New York nurses earn about $84,675 per year which is more than the average U.S. nurse of $82,750.
Cost-of-living in New York is 10% higher than the national average, which means New York residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $93,320, New York Registered Nurses tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($225,180), Nurse Practitioners ($133,940), Nurse Midwives ($126,170), and Nursing Instructors ($95,980).
However, Registered Nurses tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($40,680), and LPNs ($53,750).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $225,180 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,940 |
| Nurse Midwives | $126,170 |
| Nursing Instructors | $95,980 |
| Registered Nurses | $93,320 |
| LPNs | $53,750 |
| Nursing Assistants | $40,680 |
Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in New York the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (230,580), Nursing Assistants (105,510) and LPNs (57,740).
The three professions in New York needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (55.6%), Nursing Instructors (30.7%) and Nurse Anesthetists (19.5%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 197,160 | 230,580 | 17% | 14,430 |
| Nursing Assistants | 90,150 | 105,510 | 17% | 13,340 |
| LPNs | 48,730 | 57,740 | 18.5% | 4,920 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 16,840 | 26,200 | 55.6% | 2,060 |
| Nursing Instructors | 7,780 | 10,170 | 30.7% | 1,060 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 2,360 | 2,820 | 19.5% | 180 |
| Nurse Midwives | 510 | 590 | 15.7% | 40 |
Salaries Ranked by New York Cities
The average salary for Registered Nurses in New York is $93,320. The top cities that pay Registered Nurses the most are New York-Newark-Jersey City ($98,460), Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls ($80,740) and Kingston ($78,080).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Registered Nurses the highest average annual salary are New York-Newark-Jersey City ($85,269), Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls ($84,368) and Watertown-Fort Drum ($83,437).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Registered Nurses in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Registered Nurses salary will have in that area.
| Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $98,460 | $85,269 | $-13,191 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls | $80,740 | $84,368 | $3,628 |
| Kingston | $78,080 | $76,866 | $-1,214 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $77,730 | $83,437 | $5,707 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $77,710 | $77,478 | $-232 |
| Rochester | $76,070 | $77,393 | $1,323 |
| Syracuse | $75,440 | $78,103 | $2,663 |
| Ithaca | $75,270 | $71,123 | $-4,147 |
| Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area | $75,210 | $81,626 | $6,416 |
| Utica-Rome | $75,090 | $80,465 | $5,375 |
| Central East New York Nonmetropolitan Area | $74,470 | $80,823 | $6,353 |
| Binghamton | $73,710 | $77,827 | $4,117 |
| Glens Falls | $71,700 | $73,910 | $2,210 |
| Elmira | $70,640 | $73,783 | $3,143 |
| Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area | $70,180 | $76,167 | $5,987 |
Salary FAQ for New York Registered Nurses
City and Rural Summaries
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $77,710
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $77,478
Hourly Wage: $37.36
Currently Employed: 10,160
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.30
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Salary Report
Binghamton
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $73,710
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $77,827
Hourly Wage: $35
Currently Employed: 2,680
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.71
Binghamton Salary Report
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $80,740
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $84,368
Hourly Wage: $38.82
Currently Employed: 13,140
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.70
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls Salary Report
Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $75,210
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $81,626
Hourly Wage: $36
Currently Employed: 3,300
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.14
Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Central East New York Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $74,470
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $80,823
Hourly Wage: $35.81
Currently Employed: 2,940
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.14
Central East New York Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Elmira
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $70,640
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $73,783
Hourly Wage: $34
Currently Employed: 810
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.74
Elmira Salary Report
Glens Falls
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $71,700
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $73,910
Hourly Wage: $34.47
Currently Employed: 1,010
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.01
Glens Falls Salary Report
Ithaca
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $75,270
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $71,123
Hourly Wage: $36
Currently Employed: 780
Cost-of-Living Index: 105.83
Ithaca Salary Report
Kingston
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $78,080
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $76,866
Hourly Wage: $37.54
Currently Employed: 810
Cost-of-Living Index: 101.58
Kingston Salary Report
New York-Newark-Jersey City
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $98,460
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $85,269
Hourly Wage: $47
Currently Employed: 180,540
Cost-of-Living Index: 115.47
New York-Newark-Jersey City Salary Report
Rochester
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $76,070
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $77,393
Hourly Wage: $36.57
Currently Employed: 10,990
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.29
Rochester Salary Report
Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $70,180
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $76,167
Hourly Wage: $34
Currently Employed: 2,770
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.14
Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Syracuse
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $75,440
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $78,103
Hourly Wage: $36.27
Currently Employed: 7,780
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.59
Syracuse Salary Report
Utica-Rome
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $75,090
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $80,465
Hourly Wage: $36
Currently Employed: 2,530
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.32
Utica-Rome Salary Report
Watertown-Fort Drum
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $77,730
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $83,437
Hourly Wage: $37.37
Currently Employed: 800
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.16
Watertown-Fort Drum Salary Report
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