Registered Nurses Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $82,800 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.81
10th percentile $61,250
90th percentile $105,790
Employed locally 2,850
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,250
    25th
    $76,920
    50th (median)
    $82,800
    75th
    $97,830
    90th
    $105,790

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,420
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,290
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,250
    Physical Therapists $87,880
    Pharmacists $132,280
    Nurse Practitioners $127,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southwest New York is $39.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.08 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southwest New York is 11.5% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $61,250 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,920.