How much does a Staff Nurse make?
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$102K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Staff Nurse is $102,374 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $92,151 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $10,223 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $81K-$130K/yr?
For Staff Registered Nurse
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What is the total pay trajectory for Staff Registered Nurse?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Staff Registered Nurse | $117,259 /yr |
| Registered Nurse V | $110,410 /yr |
| Director of Nursing | $122,733 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Staff Nurse
Some related job titles are Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries with median pay of $61,266, Registered Nurse Salaries with median pay of $98,939, Clinic Staff Nurse Salaries with median pay of $94,105, Nurse Manager Salaries with median pay of $122,209.
Top Paying Companies
For a Staff Nurse in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Staff Nurse in United States. Employers include Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health and Dignity Health.
Top Paying Companies
For Staff Nurse in United States
| 1 | Kaiser Permanente | $108,720 | |
| 2 | Sutter Health | $107,767 | |
| 3 | Dignity Health | $99,937 | |
| 4 | NYU Langone Health | $97,724 | |
| 5 | Mount Sinai Health System | $97,299 | |
| 6 | UChicago Medicine | $97,088 | |
| 7 | NYC Health+Hospitals | $96,684 | |
| 8 | Providence | $96,555 | |
| 9 | Montefiore Medical | $95,954 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts General Hospital | $95,094 |
For Staff Registered Nurse
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What is the total pay trajectory for Staff Registered Nurse?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Staff Registered Nurse | $117,259 /yr |
| Registered Nurse V | $110,410 /yr |
| Director of Nursing | $122,733 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Staff Nurse at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For a Staff Nurse in United States
The top 3 paying industries for a Staff Nurse in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $94,692, Healthcare with a median total pay of $83,892 and Education with a median total pay of $77,034.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$94,692
11% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Staff Nurse is US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
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Staff Nurse pay FAQ
The average salary for a Staff Nurse is $102,374 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1195 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Staff Nurse employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Staff Nurse in United States is $130,373 per year.
The lowest salary for a Staff Nurse in United States is $80,834 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Staff Nurse or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Staff Nurse.