The Bureau of Labor Statistics found the annual mean wage by state of six nurse professions in 2022. Here are the top five states by wage and profession:
California: $246,510
Connecticut: $240,580
North Dakota: $239,200+
New York: $238,710
Illinois: $238,440
California: $158,130
New Jersey: $143,250
Massachusetts: $138,700
Oregon: $136,250
Nevada: $136,230
California: $133,340
Hawaii: $113,220
Oregon: $106,610
Massachusetts: $104,150
Alaska: $103,310
California: $169,530
West Virginia: $165,780
Hawaii: $156,020
Massachusetts: $143,870
Oregon: $136,150
Alaska: $44,420
District of Columbia: $43,820
California: $43,570
New York: $43,450
Oregon: $42,960
Medical and service managers, including nurse managers
New York: $171,620
District of Columbia: $156,870
New Jersey: $153,300
Massachusetts: $152,450
Delaware: $150,840
