Acute Care Nurses Salary in New York
Acute Care Nurses in New York earn a median of $109,440 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $109,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 205,810
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,760; the top 10% earn over $157,090. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Critical Care Nurses$109,440 median in New York (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$109,440 median in New York
- Nurse Practitioners$153,510 median in New York
- Nurse Midwives$144,510 median in New York
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$301,690 median in New York
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$242,500 median in New York (broader BLS group)
Acute Care Nurses pay in New York
How much do acute care nurses make in New York?
The median is $109,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,760 and the top 10% earn over $157,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.