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Nurse Salary Calculator – By State, Role & Experience

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Nurse Salary Calculator 2025

Estimate your gross pay, take-home pay, shift differentials, and 5-year trajectory — by role, state, and experience.

$98,820
$47.51/hr
Estimated Gross Annual Salary · New York RN · 5 yrs exp
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Estimated take-home: ~$5,950/mo (~$71,400/yr) after federal & state taxes
#8/51
State Rank
+6%
vs National Avg
$8,235
Monthly Gross
Lowest New York RN Range Highest
Top 16% nationally · $47.51/hr

Pay Breakdown

Annual (gross)$98,820
Monthly$8,235
Weekly$1,900
Hourly (base)$47.51

Projected salary growth based on typical annual raises + certification/advancement opportunities

Your salary adjusted for cost of living compared to the national average

Your Nominal Salary

$98,820
in New York
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Purchasing Power

$71,100
CoL index: 139 (national avg = 100)

Cost of living index sourced from Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). A score above 100 means higher cost of living than the national average.

How shift differentials affect your hourly and annual pay (industry standard rates)

☀️ Day Shift

$47.51/hr
$98,820/yr

🌇 Evening (+10%)

$52.26/hr
+$9,882/yr

🌙 Night (+15%)

$54.64/hr
+$14,823/yr

📅 Weekend (+12%)

$53.21/hr
+$11,858/yr

🌙📅 Night+Weekend (+25%)

$59.39/hr
+$24,705/yr

⏰ Overtime (×1.5)

$71.27/hr
8 OT hrs/wk = +$29,520/yr

All nursing roles in New York — 2024 BLS data

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RN Salaries by State — 2024 BLS Data

Mean annual wages for Registered Nurses across all 50 states and Washington D.C. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS 2024.

StateMean AnnualHourlyRankvs National
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Editorial Team — HealthcareCareerFields.com
Data reviewed by registered nursing professionals. Salary figures sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS program.
✓ Data verified Q1 2026 · Next review: Q3 2026

📋 Data Sources & Methodology

Base salary figures are drawn from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, 2024 release. The BLS surveys over 1.1 million employer establishments annually — the most comprehensive wage dataset in the United States.

Specialty multipliers (ICU, ER, NICU, etc.) are applied to the base RN state mean using industry-standard differentials validated against CMS cost report data and major travel nursing agency published pay packages. Experience adjustments use a logarithmic curve based on published nursing salary progression data. Shift differentials reflect SEIU and NNU collective bargaining agreement standards. Tax estimates use 2025 federal and state marginal rates — actual tax liability will vary.

Cost of living adjustments use the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) composite index. Travel nurse stipend calculations reflect IRS-compliant non-taxable housing and M&IE rates.

BLS OEWS 2024 CMS Cost Reports MERIC CoL Index IRS GSA Rates SEIU Nursing CBAs

Frequently Asked Questions

All base figures come from BLS OEWS 2024 data, which surveys 1.1 million employers — the most comprehensive wage source in the U.S. Specialty multipliers, shift differentials, and experience curves are derived from CMS cost reports, published union contracts, and verified travel nurse agency rate cards. Individual salaries vary based on employer, specific specialty, local demand, and negotiating history. This calculator provides well-grounded estimates, not guarantees.
Four main drivers: (1) Cost of living — states like California and Hawaii pay more because everything costs more. (2) Unionization — California, New York, and Oregon have strong nursing unions that negotiate above-market wages. (3) Staffing ratios — California's mandatory 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio law creates higher demand and pay. (4) Compact licensure — nurses in NURSC Compact states have more geographic mobility, affecting local supply/demand dynamics.
Travel nurses typically earn 25-50% more in total compensation than staff RNs. The pay package consists of: (1) taxable base hourly rate (often lower than staff rate — this is intentional for tax reasons), (2) non-taxable housing stipend ($800-1,200/week), and (3) non-taxable meals & incidentals ($200-400/week). A travel nurse earning $28/hr taxable + $1,200/wk housing + $350/wk M&IE has an all-in annual value of $122,200 — compared to a staff RN making $98,000. The catch: no benefits, no job security, constant relocation.
BLS mean annual wages reflect base compensation and do not capture overtime, differentials, or bonuses. Use the Advanced Options section to add overtime hours and select your shift type — the calculator will adjust your estimated annual and hourly pay accordingly. Nurses working consistent night shifts or weekends commonly earn 15-25% above BLS base figures.
The CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) credential delivers the highest absolute salary boost — mean national salary exceeds $214,000. For bedside nurses, the CCRN (Critical Care RN) adds $5,000-12,000/year and is achievable in 2 years. CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) adds $4,000-9,000. The MSN-to-NP pathway adds roughly $25,000-40,000/year over base RN salary, requiring 2-3 years of graduate school.
Take-home estimates apply 2025 federal marginal income tax rates, FICA (7.65% Social Security + Medicare), and state income tax rates. We assume standard deductions and no pre-tax deductions beyond the filing status you select. Actual take-home will vary based on pre-tax benefits (401k, health insurance), local/city taxes, and additional deductions. Always consult a tax professional for exact figures.