New York, NY · 2026
Registered Nurses Salary in New York (2026)
Average across 4 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$113,328
per year
State Median
$103,241
per year
vs National Average
+20%
national avg: $94,480
25th %ile
$91,150
Entry
Average
$113,328
State avg
75th %ile
$125,551
Senior
Registered Nurses Salary by City in New York
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $143,798 | +27% | +3.4% |
| Yonkers, NY | $129,626 | +14% | +3.1% |
| Buffalo, NY | $90,511 | -20% | +2.2% |
| Rochester, NY | $89,378 | -21% | +6.4% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Registered Nurses salaries stack up across New York cities.