California saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for registered nurses from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across the U.S., the average pay for RNs increased $3,950 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $98,430.
Here are the five states with the largest jumps in compensation for registered nurses, using salary data from 2023 and 2024, the latest year data is available:
Note: Salary data was not available in 2023 and 2024 for every state.
California
2023 salary: $137,690
2024 salary: $148,330
Increase of $10,640
Oregon
2023 salary: $113,440
2024 salary: $120,470
Increase of $7,030
Idaho
2023 salary: $83,090
2024 salary: $89,770
Increase of $6,680
Montana
2023 salary: $82,950
2024 salary: $88,480
Increase of $5,530
New Hampshire
2023 salary: $89,410
2024 salary: $94,620
Increase of $5,210
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