Registered Nurses in New York. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
What the numbers say
Registered Nurses in New York earned a median annual wage of $105,600 in 2024, about 12% above the US median of $94,511. With over 204,000 RNs employed statewide, New York ranks among the largest nursing labor markets in the country.
The gap between the lowest and highest earners is wide. A nurse at the 10th percentile earned $77,930, while one at the 90th percentile earned $153,420. That upper end is nearly twice the lower end. The spread reflects real differences in setting, specialty, and years on the floor. An ICU nurse at a major academic medical center in Manhattan and a floor nurse at a rural upstate hospital are both Registered Nurses under this data, but they land in very different parts of that range.
New York's cost of living index sits at 116.4 against a national baseline of 100. After adjusting for what the money actually buys, the state's nominal premium over the national median shrinks considerably. In purchasing terms, a New York RN earning the state median takes home something closer to $90,700 in national-baseline dollars, which is slightly below the US median rather than above it. For nurses weighing a New York posting against one in a lower-cost state, that gap matters.
BLS projects average growth for this occupation nationally through 2034, at 4.9% over the decade. The projection covers the national picture, not New York specifically, so local hiring conditions will vary by region and facility type.
Salary distribution
Where New York registered nurses fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $94,840 and $129,660, with a median of $109,440.
Registered Nurses in New York: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 314 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $87,360. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 87 | $83,720 |
| Level II — qualified | 169 | $90,605 |
| Level III — experienced | 13 | $90,314 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 5 | $124,800 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Registered Nurses in New York. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester | Glide Team Registered Nurse 2 Inpatient | 92 | $90,667 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Registered Nurse IV | 38 | $87,360 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Registered Nurse IV | 26 | $83,283 |
| Guthrie Lourdes Hospital | Flex Float Registered Nurse | 24 | $81,120 |
| Optimus Services Corp. | Rehabilitation Nurse | 18 | $83,720 |
| Procareer Staffing Agency, LLC | Charge Nurse | 10 | $83,720 |
| HEALTHPRO NURSING SOLUTIONS LLC | Registered Nurse Supervisor | 9 | $97,406 |
| StaffCo of Brooklyn LLC | ER Registered Nurse | 8 | $108,202 |
| Guthrie Cortland Medical Center | Flex Float Registered Nurse | 7 | $81,120 |
| Auburn Community Hospital | Registered Nurse | 6 | $86,320 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Field Registered Nurse Supervisor at Prospect Acquisition III$102,232BrooklynWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-729244
- Neurosurgery Registered Nurse-RN 2 at University of Rochester$79,352RochesterWage Level IDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-708925
- Registered Nurse Supervisor at HEALTHPRO NURSING SOLUTIONS LLC$102,232New YorkWage Level IIDecided Mar 16, 2026I-200-26068-689684
- Charge Nurse at Procareer Staffing Agency, LLC$88,941WoodsideWage Level IDecided Feb 18, 2026I-200-26041-631352
- Perioperative Resource Nurse at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital$81,120BinghamtonWage Level IDecided Feb 13, 2026I-203-26037-625338
- Registered Nurse Supervisor at Morningside Acquisition I, LLC$102,232BronxWage Level IIDecided Feb 13, 2026I-200-26037-625751
- Registered Nurse at NY Endovascular Center LLC$128,960Long Island CityWage Level IIDecided Feb 12, 2026I-203-26036-622886
- Rehabilitation Nurse at Optimus Services Corp.$88,941BronxWage Level IDecided Feb 9, 2026I-200-26033-613665
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Registered Nurses pay by experience level in New York
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Registered Nurses specialties in New York
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 274 certified offers. The most common variant is Registered Nurse at a median of $87,360.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | The Unity Hospital of Rochester | 109 | $87,360 |
| Glide Team Registered Nurse 2 Inpatient | University of Rochester | 88 | $91,125 |
| Flex Float Registered Nurse | Guthrie Lourdes Hospital | 20 | $81,120 |
| Rehabilitation Nurse | Optimus Services Corp. | 12 | $83,720 |
| Registered Nurse Supervisor | HEALTHPRO NURSING SOLUTIONS LLC | 12 | $97,406 |
| Perioperative Resource Nurse | Guthrie Lourdes Hospital | 11 | $81,120 |
| Charge Nurse | Procareer Staffing Agency, LLC | 9 | $83,720 |
| ER Registered Nurse | StaffCo of Brooklyn LLC | 4 | $108,202 |
| ACUTE CARE SPECIALIST NURSE | CARNEGIE HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES INC. | 3 | $84,240 |
| Registered Nurse - ICU | Crouse Health Hospitals, Inc. | 3 | $88,670 |
| Registered Nurse “ Progressive Care | University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital | 3 | $87,651 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Registered Nurses in New York, by industry
Median offered wage across 314 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $85,446.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | The Unity Hospital of Rochester | 183 | $85,446 |
| Education | University of Rochester | 93 | $90,667 |
| Professional services | Procareer Staffing Agency, LLC | 37 | $84,240 |
| Nonprofit and civic | New York County Health Services Review Organization | 1 | $83,720 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in New York over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.6 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Social Perceptiveness
Technical
- 4.1 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- 02
Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- 03
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- 04
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- 05
Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
- 06
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- 07
Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
- 08
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+4.9%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for registered nurses in major New York metropolitan areas.
- New York City$119,720
- Buffalo$99,060
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Registered Nurses in New York?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Registered Nurses in New York is $109,440.
- How does New York compare to the national median for Registered Nurses?
- The New York median is +11.3% versus the BLS national figure of $98,331.
- What is the salary range for Registered Nurses in New York?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $79,760 and the 90th-percentile at $157,090, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Registered Nurses a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Registered Nurses?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.