Registered Nurse Salary in New York
Based on 206K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$109,440
$52.615/hr
vs National Average
$94,098
+16.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$80K – $157K
206K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,760 |
| 25th percentile | $94,840 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $109,440 |
| 75th percentile | $129,660 |
| 90th percentile | $157,090 |
Top H-1B Employers for Registered Nurse in New York
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in New York — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Unity Hospital of Rochester | 11 | $86,278 |
| 2 | Rochester General Hospital | 8 | $79,768 |
| 3 | University of Rochester | 8 | $93,017 |
| 4 | Crouse Health Hospitals, Inc. | 4 | $82,160 |
| 5 | Optimus Services Corp. | 3 | $88,940 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,370 |
| 2023 | $104,570 |
| 2024 | $105,600 |
| 2025 | $109,440 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,370 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $104,570 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $105,600 | $90,458 |
| 2025 | $109,440 | $94,098 |