The site compiles salary data, which was updated Sept. 11, from both employer job postings and third-party data sources.
The average annual salary for registered nurses in the U.S. is $80,359. They earn $103,701 per year in Washington, the highest-paying state — 29 percent more than the national average.
Below are the 10 lowest-paying states for registered nurses, along with the average annual salary, starting with the lowest-paying state.
1. Arkansas ($67,838)
2. North Carolina ($68,569)
3. Kentucky ($68,910)
4. Florida ($70,741)
5. Alabama ($70,815)
6. Louisiana ($71,221)
7. West Virginia ($71,290)
8. Kansas ($73,579)
9. Missouri ($74,007)
10. Michigan ($74,408)
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