New York, NY · 2026
Registered Nurses Salary in New York (2026)
Average across 4 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$121,653
per year
State Median
$117,011
per year
vs National Average
+20%
national avg: $101,420
25th %ile
$96,356
Entry
Average
$121,653
State avg
75th %ile
$134,764
Senior
Registered Nurses Salary by City in New York
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $154,361 | +27% | +3.6% |
| Yonkers, NY | $139,148 | +14% | +3.6% |
| Buffalo, NY | $97,160 | -20% | +3.6% |
| Rochester, NY | $95,943 | -21% | +3.6% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Registered Nurses salaries stack up across New York cities.