Top 5 states for nurse pay 

California is the highest-paying state for registered nurses, according to the 2022 MGMA Management and Staff Compensation report.

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The report, which includes Washington, D.C., compiles data from more than 142,660 management and staff positions from more than 3,400 organizations. 

Highest-paying states for registered nurses:

  1. California
  2. Massachusetts
  3. New York
  4. Oregon
  5. Washington, D.C.

Highest-paying states for licensed practical nurses:

  1. New Jersey
  2. Washington, D.C.
  3. Colorado
  4. California
  5. Oregon
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