How much does a registered nurse make in New York?
$109,400a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in New York. That is $52.62 an hour or $9,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.62
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 205,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,760Median: $109,400Highest 10%: $157,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,760 | $38.35 | |
| 25th | $94,840 | $45.60 | |
| Median | $109,400 | $52.62 | |
| 75th | $129,700 | $62.34 | |
| 90th | $157,100 | $75.52 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $119,700 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $104,000 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $102,900 |
| Binghamton, NY | $101,700 |
| Kingston, NY | $101,000 |
| Ithaca, NY | $100,300 |
| Albany, NY | $99,970 |
| Buffalo, NY | $99,060 |
| Watertown, NY | $96,070 |
| Utica, NY | $94,300 |
| Syracuse, NY | $86,960 |
| Rochester, NY | $86,570 |
| Elmira, NY | $82,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 3. Oregon | $129,000 |
| 4. Washington | $124,200 |
| 5. Alaska | $109,500 |
| 6. New York | $109,400 |
| 7. New Jersey | $106,500 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $104,600 |
| 9. Nevada | $103,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $52.62 ($109,400 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $109,400 against $97,550 nationally, 12% more.
Where does New York rank for registered nurse pay?
New York ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays registered nurses the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $119,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.