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Research Nurse Coordinator II - Center for Clinical Studies
Washington University in St. Louis
RN Research Nurse Coordinator I - Center for Clinical Studies
Washington University in St. Louis
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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 blend permanent salaries with annualized locums/contract rates. 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 $124k, against a $94k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Vermont (5.8/10), Kentucky (5.3/10), Alaska (5.3/10).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $124k | $132k | 4.8/10 | 129 |
| Washington | $121k | $113k | 4.5/10 | 216 |
| Wyoming | $119k | $129k | 4.5/10 | 15 |
| California | $116k | $95k | 4.6/10 | 845 |
| Hawaii | $114k | $92k | 4.8/10 | 25 |
| Oregon | $110k | $96k | 4.9/10 | 121 |
| Vermont | $109k | $102k | 5.8/10 | 140 |
| Maryland | $105k | $95k | 5.2/10 | 283 |
| New Mexico | $103k | $106k | 5.1/10 | 90 |
| Connecticut | $103k | $93k | 4.5/10 | 159 |
| Nevada | $102k | $102k | 4.5/10 | 131 |
| Massachusetts | $102k | $92k | 4.8/10 | 468 |
| District of Columbia | $102k | $84k | 4.6/10 | 28 |
| New York | $102k | $88k | 4.5/10 | 554 |
| Texas | $102k | $105k | 4.5/10 | 963 |
| Utah | $101k | $98k | 4.4/10 | 153 |
| Tennessee | $101k | $110k | 4.8/10 | 316 |
| Alaska | $100k | $98k | 5.3/10 | 25 |
| New Hampshire | $98k | $94k | 4.3/10 | 106 |
| Delaware | $97k | $91k | 4.5/10 | 113 |
| Idaho | $96k | $95k | 4.7/10 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $96k | $82k | 4.5/10 | 549 |
| Ohio | $95k | $99k | 4.7/10 | 734 |
| Rhode Island | $95k | $87k | 4.5/10 | 56 |
| Florida | $94k | $91k | 4.7/10 | 845 |
| Kentucky | $94k | $100k | 5.3/10 | 142 |
| South Dakota | $93k | $105k | 5.0/10 | 61 |
| Arizona | $93k | $90k | 4.9/10 | 261 |
| Colorado | $93k | $86k | 5.1/10 | 255 |
| Pennsylvania | $93k | $92k | 4.8/10 | 678 |
| Michigan | $93k | $92k | 4.8/10 | 446 |
| Maine | $92k | $88k | 4.2/10 | 101 |
| Illinois | $92k | $87k | 4.6/10 | 531 |
| Montana | $92k | $91k | 4.6/10 | 54 |
| Mississippi | $91k | $100k | 4.1/10 | 135 |
| Virginia | $91k | $85k | 4.7/10 | 551 |
| Georgia | $90k | $89k | 4.6/10 | 715 |
| Arkansas | $90k | $100k | 3.9/10 | 89 |
| South Carolina | $90k | $90k | 4.1/10 | 359 |
| Wisconsin | $89k | $89k | 5.1/10 | 458 |
| Alabama | $89k | $95k | 4.3/10 | 162 |
| Louisiana | $88k | $97k | 4.4/10 | 115 |
| Minnesota | $88k | $81k | 4.8/10 | 398 |
| Indiana | $88k | $92k | 4.5/10 | 256 |
| North Dakota | $88k | $96k | 3.7/10 | 127 |
| Nebraska | $87k | $91k | 4.8/10 | 72 |
| Kansas | $87k | $91k | 4.6/10 | 193 |
| Iowa | $85k | $93k | 4.5/10 | 244 |
| Missouri | $85k | $89k | 4.6/10 | 437 |
| North Carolina | $85k | $86k | 5.0/10 | 580 |
| Oklahoma | $84k | $91k | 4.1/10 | 249 |
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Nurse Salary: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
The market for nurse salary is robust, with 4,912+ verified openings available on WeekdayDoc. Compensation ranges from $48K to $129K depending on experience, specialty, and location. Popular specialties include Telehealth Nursing, Ambulatory Care Nursing, Utilization Review.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Nurse Salary on this page have an average score of 4.4/10, with 65% 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 nurse salary include Washington University in St. Louis, Intus Care, Galileo, Tru Health, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for nurse salary, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) 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 nurse salary is $104K. This data is derived from 72,411+ 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 $48K to $129K per year, with a median near $73K. 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 65% 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. 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 Washington University in St. Louis, Intus Care, Galileo, Tru Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many nurse salary are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 4,912+ 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.
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