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Registered Nurse Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Median advertised pay and work-life-balance score across 51 states with enough registered nurse listings to measure. Based on our own postings from the last 12 months — not a salary survey. Medians are permanent-position salaries (locums, contract and per-diem rates excluded since Aug 2026). Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
West Virginia leads at $119k, against a $93k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Vermont (5.7/10), Hawaii (5.7/10), North Carolina (5.2/10).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $119k | $126k | 5.0/10 | 127 |
| Wyoming | $116k | $125k | 4.3/10 | 18 |
| California | $114k | $93k | 4.7/10 | 887 |
| Washington | $113k | $106k | 4.6/10 | 257 |
| Oregon | $113k | $99k | 4.7/10 | 127 |
| Alaska | $105k | $102k | 5.0/10 | 44 |
| Connecticut | $104k | $93k | 4.7/10 | 167 |
| Massachusetts | $104k | $93k | 4.9/10 | 529 |
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| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $104k | $89k | 4.3/10 | 608 |
| Vermont | $103k | $96k | 5.7/10 | 120 |
| Utah | $102k | $98k | 4.5/10 | 150 |
| Kentucky | $102k | $108k | 4.8/10 | 181 |
| Texas | $99k | $102k | 4.3/10 | 1089 |
| Montana | $99k | $98k | 4.0/10 | 55 |
| New Mexico | $98k | $100k | 5.0/10 | 103 |
| District of Columbia | $98k | $81k | 4.8/10 | 38 |
| Maryland | $98k | $88k | 5.0/10 | 259 |
| Nevada | $97k | $97k | 4.9/10 | 122 |
| Maine | $97k | $93k | 4.4/10 | 89 |
| Delaware | $97k | $91k | 4.5/10 | 96 |
| Michigan | $96k | $95k | 4.7/10 | 416 |
| New Hampshire | $95k | $91k | 4.8/10 | 122 |
| New Jersey | $94k | $81k | 4.6/10 | 620 |
| Florida | $93k | $90k | 4.5/10 | 864 |
| Arizona | $93k | $90k | 4.7/10 | 276 |
| Colorado | $93k | $86k | 4.7/10 | 336 |
| Rhode Island | $93k | $86k | 4.1/10 | 66 |
| Virginia | $93k | $87k | 4.7/10 | 589 |
| Hawaii | $93k | $75k | 5.7/10 | 20 |
| Illinois | $93k | $88k | 4.6/10 | 623 |
| Tennessee | $93k | $101k | 4.4/10 | 341 |
| Mississippi | $91k | $100k | 4.1/10 | 129 |
| Pennsylvania | $91k | $90k | 4.9/10 | 708 |
| Georgia | $90k | $88k | 4.7/10 | 712 |
| Wisconsin | $89k | $89k | 4.7/10 | 504 |
| North Dakota | $88k | $97k | 3.7/10 | 95 |
| Idaho | $87k | $86k | 4.4/10 | 52 |
| Missouri | $87k | $91k | 4.4/10 | 383 |
| Minnesota | $87k | $79k | 4.8/10 | 406 |
| South Carolina | $86k | $86k | 4.5/10 | 340 |
| Alabama | $86k | $92k | 4.6/10 | 179 |
| Kansas | $85k | $89k | 4.6/10 | 239 |
| Ohio | $85k | $89k | 4.8/10 | 709 |
| North Carolina | $84k | $85k | 5.2/10 | 747 |
| Indiana | $83k | $86k | 4.4/10 | 337 |
| South Dakota | $82k | $93k | 4.9/10 | 63 |
| Nebraska | $82k | $86k | 4.3/10 | 75 |
| Louisiana | $81k | $89k | 4.4/10 | 118 |
| Arkansas | $78k | $87k | 4.1/10 | 97 |
| Oklahoma | $78k | $84k | 4.4/10 | 241 |
| Iowa | $71k | $78k | 4.5/10 | 267 |
ICU Nurse Salary: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
The market for icu nurse salary is robust, with 26+ verified openings available on WeekdayDoc. Compensation ranges from $68K to $220K depending on experience, specialty, and location. Popular specialties include Critical Care Nursing, Clinical Research, Nursing Education.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. ICU Nurse Salary on this page have an average score of 3.6/10, with 5% with no weekends, 15% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for icu nurse salary include American Addiction Centers, Hackensack Meridian Health, Tri Health, ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for icu nurse salary, Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Mindpath Health (score: 93.4/100), Total Life (score: 90.9/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for icu nurse salary is $105K. This data is derived from 17,922+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do registered nurses earn?
Listed registered nurses on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $68K to $220K per year, with a median near $87K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurses jobs available?
Yes — about 15% of current registered nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurses jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 5% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include American Addiction Centers, Hackensack Meridian Health, Tri Health, ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many icu nurse salary are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 26+ registered nurses positions listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in ICU Nurse Salary
American Addiction Centers2 open roles here · WLB 44/100
Hackensack Meridian Health2 open roles here · WLB 32/100
Tri Health2 open roles here · WLB 35/100UHS2 open roles here · WLB 60/100
- AAdena Health System1 open role here
Ascension1 open role here · WLB 61/100
Elevance Health1 open role here · WLB 78/100
- HHuntsville Memorial Hospital1 open role here
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