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Child's Nurse salary
Average child's nurse salary
$63,198
How much does a child's nurse make?
The average child's nurse salary in the United States is $63,198. Child's nurse salaries typically range between $45,000 and $88,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for child's nurses is $30.38 per hour.
Child's nurse salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Child's nurses earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Child's Nurse earn more?
Child's Nurse Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level child's nurse | $50,100 | $24.09 |
| Mid-level child's nurse | $63,000 | $30.30 |
| Senior-level child's nurse | $86,400 | $41.56 |
Average child's nurse salary by state
Highest paying states for child's nurses
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $90,045 | $43.29 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $81,297 | $39.09 |
| 3 | Alaska | $91,095 | $43.80 |
| 4 | Delaware | $79,562 | $38.25 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $68,231 | $32.80 |
| 6 | New York | $80,839 | $38.86 |
| 7 | Nevada | $78,028 | $37.51 |
| 8 | Ohio | $73,856 | $35.51 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $73,332 | $35.26 |
| 10 | Oregon | $79,534 | $38.24 |
| 11 | Michigan | $69,807 | $33.56 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $69,425 | $33.38 |
| 13 | California | $88,870 | $42.73 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $92,194 | $44.32 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $67,149 | $32.28 |
| 16 | Maryland | $77,090 | $37.06 |
| 17 | Georgia | $71,223 | $34.24 |
| 18 | Florida | $66,255 | $31.85 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $76,593 | $36.82 |
| 20 | Idaho | $70,254 | $33.78 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $72,499 | $34.86 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $65,508 | $31.49 |
| 23 | Arizona | $67,244 | $32.33 |
| 24 | Vermont | $65,691 | $31.58 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $69,793 | $33.55 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $69,063 | $33.20 |
| 27 | Kansas | $64,032 | $30.78 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $63,260 | $30.41 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $69,179 | $33.26 |
| 30 | Colorado | $67,019 | $32.22 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $64,175 | $30.85 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $62,592 | $30.09 |
| 33 | Texas | $64,081 | $30.81 |
| 34 | Illinois | $67,106 | $32.26 |
| 35 | Montana | $60,022 | $28.86 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $58,106 | $27.94 |
| 37 | Maine | $58,741 | $28.24 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $58,940 | $28.34 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $60,718 | $29.19 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $55,236 | $26.56 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $58,427 | $28.09 |
| 42 | Alabama | $59,975 | $28.83 |
| 43 | Indiana | $53,841 | $25.89 |
| 44 | Missouri | $58,373 | $28.06 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $58,826 | $28.28 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $60,690 | $29.18 |
| 47 | Iowa | $49,303 | $23.70 |
| 48 | Virginia | $58,663 | $28.20 |
| 49 | Utah | $58,599 | $28.17 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $53,286 | $25.62 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $51,436 | $24.73 |
Highest paying cities for child's nurses
The highest-paying cities for child's nurses are Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, and Portland, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia, PA | $81,817 | $39.34 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $81,137 | $39.01 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $79,243 | $38.10 |
| 4 | Las Vegas, NV | $77,824 | $37.42 |
| 5 | New Brunswick, NJ | $76,692 | $36.87 |
| 6 | Springfield, MA | $74,320 | $35.73 |
| 7 | Cincinnati, OH | $72,619 | $34.91 |
| 8 | Carbondale, IL | $67,530 | $32.47 |
| 9 | Tampa, FL | $66,797 | $32.11 |
| 10 | Lubbock, TX | $65,434 | $31.46 |
| 11 | Franklin, TN | $64,058 | $30.80 |
| 12 | Durham, NC | $63,575 | $30.56 |
| 13 | Hoover, AL | $60,105 | $28.90 |
| 14 | Portland, ME | $58,960 | $28.35 |
| 15 | Jackson, MS | $58,578 | $28.16 |
| 16 | Muncie, IN | $53,869 | $25.90 |
| 17 | Norman, OK | $53,480 | $25.71 |
| 18 | Iowa City, IA | $49,300 | $23.70 |
Child's Nurse salary details
A child's nurse's salary ranges from $45,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $88,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a child's nurse's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $88,000 | $7,333 | $42 |
| 75th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
| Average | $63,198 | $5,267 | $30 |
| 25th Percentile | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25 |
| 10th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
Highest paying child's nurse jobs
The highest paying types of child's nurses are staff nurse for emergency department, emergency department registered nurse, and head nurse.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Registered Nurse | $81,260 | $6,772 | $39.07 | 661,518 |
| Emergency Room Nurse | $79,886 | $6,657 | $38.41 | 610,768 |
| Registered Nurse Charge Nurse | $71,342 | $5,945 | $34.30 | 645,134 |
| Psychiatric Registered Nurse | $73,053 | $6,088 | $35.12 | 640,480 |
| Clinical Research Nurse | $60,347 | $5,029 | $29.01 | 703,983 |
| Home Health Nurse | $69,393 | $5,783 | $33.36 | 687,941 |
Which companies pay child's nurses the most?
Child's nurse salaries at Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego and WakeMed are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average child's nurse salary at companies like Atrium Health Floyd and Norman Regional Health System are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego | $88,080 | $42.35 |
| 2 | WakeMed | $75,608 | $36.35 |
| 3 | Atrium Health Floyd | $75,203 | $36.16 |
| 4 | Norman Regional Health System | $73,659 | $35.41 |
| 5 | Criterion Child Enrichment | $71,927 | $34.58 |
| 6 | Clinical Management Consultants | $71,155 | $34.21 |
| 7 | CovenantHealth | $70,888 | $34.08 |
| 8 | Children's of Alabama | $68,860 | $33.11 |
| 9 | Children's Hospital of Michigan | $68,235 | $32.81 |
| 10 | New York State Restaurant Association | $66,543 | $31.99 |
| 11 | HealthTrust | $65,351 | $31.42 |
| 12 | University of Mississippi Medical Center | $64,784 | $31.15 |
| 13 | Baylor Scott & White Health | $64,202 | $30.87 |
| 14 | Southern Illinois Healthcare | $63,879 | $30.71 |
| 15 | Wake County | $62,527 | $30.06 |
| 16 | Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | $61,607 | $29.62 |
| 17 | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | $61,163 | $29.41 |
| 18 | Pacific Companies | $60,921 | $29.29 |
| 19 | Bright Horizons | $60,243 | $28.96 |
| 20 | Tampa General Hospital | $59,747 | $28.72 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Child's Nurse salary trends
The average child's nurse salary has risen by $8,847 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average child's nurse earned $54,351 annually, but today, they earn $63,198 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for child's nurses over the last decade.
Compare child's nurse salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average child's nurse salary over time
Compare child's nurse salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Child's Nurse salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,200 | $30.38 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $61,500 | $29.56 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $60,200 | $28.93 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $58,700 | $28.23 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $57,400 | $27.61 | +1.4% |
Recently added child's nurse salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newyork-Presbyterian | Clinical Nurse-Nights-Postpartum-Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital | New York, NY | 12/16/2024 | $118,755 |
| Alwayscompassionate | Pivate Nurse for School Children (RN & LPN Positions Available) | Hicksville, NY | 12/15/2024 | $93,915 |
| Albany Medical Center | Albany Medical Center | Clinical Nurse I Children's Hospital Float Pool, 7PM AM | Johnson City, NY | 12/13/2024 | $68,871 |
| UW Medicine | Child, Family & Population Health Nursing | Seattle, WA | 12/11/2024 | $98,100 |
| Always Compassionate | Pivate Nurse for School Children (RN & LPN Positions Available) | Hicksville, NY | 12/09/2024 | $73,045 |
| Baystate Medical Center | Registered Nurse, Children and Adolescent R32963 Inpatient Direct Care Nurses-Baystate Health | Springfield, MA | 12/08/2024 | $85,567 |
| Always Compassionate Home Care | Pivate Nurse for School Children (RN & LPN Positions Available) | Hicksville, NY | 12/08/2024 | $93,915 |
| Coloradoacc | New Graduate Nurse at ST. Louis Children's Hospital | Noel, MO | 12/04/2024 | $12,500 |
| Albany Med | Clinical Nurse I Children's Hospital Float Pool, 7PM AM | Albany, NY | 10/24/2024 | $68,871 |
| Newyork-Presbyterian | Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse-Nights-Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital | New York, NY | 10/24/2024 | $118,755 |
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