Registered Nurse salary in New York, NY
Median pay, New York metro
$119,720/year
about $57.56 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $103,970 – $133,230
Half of registered nurses in the New York metro area earn more than $119,720 a year and half earn less. That's 23% higher than the national median of $97,550, and ranks #8 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $87,180 | $41.91 |
| 25th | $103,970 | $49.99 |
| Median (50th) | $119,720 | $57.56 |
| 75th | $133,230 | $64.05 |
| 90th (top earners) | $159,240 | $76.56 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a registered nurse job in the New York metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $103,970 ($49.99/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $103,970 to $133,230 ($49.99 to $64.05/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $133,230 ($64.05/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends can add a lot on top of the base rate, so ask for them in writing.
- Sign-on bonuses often come with a clawback if you leave within one or two years. Check the terms before you count on it.
- Ask about nurse-to-patient ratios and mandatory overtime, since they shape the job far more than the posting suggests.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, New York metro. Occupation: Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.