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Registered Nurse Salary: 2012 | Average Hourly Wage and Salary Income for RNs for Each State (Year 2012)

Registered nurse salary statistics are now available on this page for the year 2012 (the most recent update). For most nurses in the U.S., the hourly wage or annual salary income increased. Overall, it looks like nurses are still earning very competitive salaries.

Browse the chart below to find the average salary pay for your state, and see how you compare. Note: These are averages only, and you may make less or more depending on your experience, industry, and exact location.

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Registered Nurse Average Salaries and Wages by State 2012:

Registered nurse average salaries and hourly wages can vary from state to state. Some states may offer a significantly higher salary compared to other states, however, keep in mind these states may also have a higher cost of living. The Bureau of Labor Statistics report the following states as the states with the highest average RN salaries (updated as of 2012):

  • Alabama RN Salary: $26.57 (hourly wage);  $55,270 (salary)
  • Alaska RN Salary: $38.93 (hourly wage); $80,970 (salary)
  • Arizona RN Salary: $34.32 (hourly wage); $71,390 (salary)
  • Arkansas RN Salary: $26.62 (hourly wage); $55,360 (salary)
  • California RN Salary: $45.25 (hourly wage); $94,120 (salary)
  • Colorado RN Salary: $32.66 (hourly wage); $67,920 (salary)
  • Connecticut RN Salary:  $36.37 (hourly wage); $75,660 (salary)
  • Delaware RN Salary:  $34.05 (hourly wage); $70,820 (salary)
  • District of Columbia RN Salary:  $36.44 (hourly wage); $75,790 (salary)
  • Florida RN Salary: $29.70 (hourly wage); $61,780 (salary)
  • Georgia RN Salary: $29.22 (hourly wage); $60,770 (salary)
  • Guam RN Salary: $25.75 (hourly wage); $53,560 (salary)
  • Hawaii RN Salary: $40.74 (hourly wage); $84,750 (salary)
  • Idaho RN Salary: $28.42 (hourly wage); $59,100 (salary)
  • Illinois RN Salary: $31.86 (hourly wage); $66,260 (salary)
  • Indiana RN Salary: $27.65 (hourly wage); $57,520 (salary)
  • Iowa RN Salary: $25.26 (hourly wage); $52,540 (salary)
  • Kansas RN Salary: $26.94 (hourly wage); $56,040 (salary)
  • Kentucky RN Salary: $27.65 (hourly wage); $57,510 (salary)
  • Louisiana RN Salary: $29.45 (hourly wage); $61,260 (salary)
  • Maine RN Salary: $29.18 (hourly wage); $60,700 (salary)
  • Maryland RN Salary: $34.18 (hourly wage); $71,090 (salary)
  • Massachusetts RN Salary: $40.08 (hourly wage); $83,370 (salary)
  • Michigan RN Salary: $30.97 (hourly wage); $64,430 (salary)
  • Minnesota RN Salary: $34.03 (hourly wage); $70,780 (salary)
  • Mississippi RN Salary: $27.76 (hourly wage); $57,740 (salary)
  • Missouri RN Salary: $27.40 (hourly wage); $56,990 (salary)
  • Montana RN Salary: $28.81 (hourly wage); $59,920 (salary)
  • Nebraska RN Salary: $27.09 (hourly wage); $56,350 (salary)
  • Nevada RN Salary: $37.44 (hourly wage); $77,870 (salary)
  • New Hampshire RN Salary: $30.73 (hourly wage); $63,920 (salary)
  • New Jersey RN Salary: $36.45 (hourly wage); $75,820 (salary)
  • New Mexico RN Salary: $32.07 (hourly wage); $66,710 (salary)
  • New York RN Salary: $35.63 (hourly wage); $74,100 (salary)
  • North Carolina RN Salary: $28.25 (hourly wage); $58,760 (salary)
  • North Dakota RN Salary: $25.73 (hourly wage); $53,520 (salary)
  • Ohio RN Salary: $29.31 (hourly wage); $60,970 (salary)
  • Oklahoma RN Salary: $26.91 (hourly wage); $55,980 (salary)
  • Oregon RN Salary: $37.75 (hourly wage); $78,530 (salary)
  • Pennsylvania RN Salary: $31.25 (hourly wage); $65,000 (salary)
  • Puerto Rico RN Salary: $15.83 (hourly wage); $32,930 (salary)
  • Rhode Island RN Salary: $35.13 (hourly wage); $73,070 (salary)
  • South Carolina RN Salary: $28.33 (hourly wage); $58,940 (salary)
  • South Dakota RN Salary: $25.39 (hourly wage); $52,800 (salary)
  • Tennessee RN Salary: $26.83 (hourly wage); $55,800 (salary)
  • Texas RN Salary: $31.90 (hourly wage); $66,350 (salary)
  • Utah RN Salary: $28.76 (hourly wage);  $59,810 (salary)
  • Vermont RN Salary: $30.46 (hourly wage); $63,350 (salary)
  • Virgin Islands RN Salary: $24.49 (hourly wage); $50,940 (salary)
  • Virginia RN Salary: $30.31 (hourly wage); $63,050 (salary)
  • Washington RN Salary: $36.22 (hourly wage); $75,350 (salary)
  • West Virginia RN Salary: 26.20 (hourly wage); 54,490 (salary)
  • Wisconsin RN Salary: $30.77 (hourly wage); $64,000 (salary)
  • Wyoming RN Salary: $29.18 (hourly wage); $60,690 (salary)

References:

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2011-12 Edition, Registered Nurses, on the Internet at bls.gov.

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