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Calculate estimated nursing salaries by state, specialty, and experience level. Data sourced from BLS (May 2024) with cost-of-living adjustments.

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Estimated Annual Salary

$87,324

Registered Nurse (RN) in California(cost-adjusted)

Hourly Rate

$60

Weekly Rate

$2,385

90th Percentile

$113,662

Cost of Living Index

142

Cost-adjusted salary normalizes purchasing power to the US average (index = 100). This helps compare real value across states with different living costs. Raw salary: $124,000

Top 10 Paying States for Registered Nurse (RN)

1Oregon
$93,722
2Washington
$93,044
3Texas
$90,437
4Nevada
$89,344
5Minnesota
$89,246
6Michigan
$88,002
7Arizona
$87,572
8CaliforniaSelected
$87,324
9Illinois
$85,418
10New Mexico
$84,700

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Methodology

Salary estimates are based on Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics from May 2024. Specialty adjustments are calculated using industry benchmarks and proprietary data analysis.

  • Base data: BLS OES May 2024 (SOC 29-1141)
  • Cost of living: Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC)
  • Specialty multipliers: Industry averages and job posting analysis
  • Experience adjustments: Based on market compensation studies

Note: These are estimates for informational purposes. Actual salaries vary based on employer, certifications, shift differentials, and market conditions.