What RNs earn in New York City
Registered nurses in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro earn a median of $119,720 a year, 23% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $103,970 and $133,230, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, New York City ranks #10 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | $103,970 – $133,230 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,340 | $142,660 – $173,890 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $321,030 | $291,350 – $324,710 |
| Nurse Midwife | $159,730 | $141,970 – $177,680 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the New York City nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $2,910 a month in New York City, which is roughly 29% of a median RN salary before taxes. That is a manageable share, but it is worth negotiating hard on base pay and differentials.
About 197,740 RNs work in this metro, the #1 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 754 healthcare employers in New York, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Newark and Jersey City, including 420 behavioral health facilities, 121 dialysis centers, 114 long-term care facilities and 53 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in New York City
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Nursing jobs in New York City
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New York City healthcare news
- NYSNA Update: October 2, 2026New York State Nurses Association · Oct 2
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur Nurse Educator Receives Award from LeadingAge New YorkNYC Health + Hospitals · Oct 9
- Montefiore nurses fight A.I.National Nurses United · Oct 6
- ICE agent shoots man in New York City with five-year-old reportedly in carThe Guardian · Oct 8
- Watchdog urges New York Republicans to review nonprofit hospital spendingThe Center Square · Oct 8
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How much do registered nurses make in New York City?
The median RN salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro is $119,720 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $103,970 and $133,230.
What do nurse practitioners earn in New York City?
Nurse practitioners in the New York City metro earn a median of $163,340 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in New York City?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $2,910 a month in New York City, roughly 29% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in New York City?
Hospitals in the New York City area include Hospital for Special Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, NYU Langone Hospitals, Bronx VA Medical Center. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in New York City?
Browse current New York openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in New York City can find you, and compare pay using the New York salary guide.