Nursing Process, an independent, educational resource site, used national salary averages to determine pay for the seven most common nursing specialties at the beginning of their careers:
- Certified registered nurse anesthetist: $133,970
- Nurse practitioner: $82,960
- Certified nurse midwife: $67,710
- Nurse educator: $41,930
- Registered nurse: $53,410
- Licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse: $35,570
- Certified nursing assistant: $22,750
