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Nurse salary explorer

Compare what nurses earn across states and cities — with cost of living, specialty pay, and job growth alongside the headline number.

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Nurse salary by state

Average pay, the highest-paying cities and specialties, cost of living and job growth — for all 51 states and territories, updated from our 2026 salary guides.