5 best, worst states for nurse pay

California is the top-paying state for registered nurses, according to May 2019 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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Here are the five states where RNs have the highest annual average salary, and five where they have the lowest.

Highest

1. California: $113,240

2. Hawaii: $104,060

3. Massachusetts: $93,160

4. Oregon: $92,960

5. Alaska: $89,310

Lowest

1. South Dakota: $59,540

2. Mississippi: $59,750

3. Alabama: $60,230

4. Iowa: $60,590

5. Arkansas: $61,330

For the full state-by-state average compensation for RNs, click here. 

 

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