Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $109,440 | $98,331 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $52.62 | $47.27 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $101,427.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $116,195 | $87,750 | $141,750 | 187 |
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in New York is $109,440, or about $52.62 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. New York is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in New York typically earn from $87,750 depending on the city and employer.
With 205,810 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $109,440, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.