19 Specialties
Compare Nursing Salaries
Side-by-side salary comparison across nursing specialties.
Median RN Salary
$93,600
Registered Nurses
Median NP Salary
$129,210
Nurse Practitioners
Median CNM Salary
$128,790
Certified Nurse-Midwives
Highest Paying
$223,210
Certified Nurse Anesthetists
All Specialties — Ranked by Salary
| # | Specialty | Median Hourly | Median Annual | Job Growth (10yr) | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $111.39 | $223,210 | — | 51 |
| #2 | Psychiatric-Mental Health NP (PMHNP) | $67.65 | $139,043 | — | 19 |
| #3 | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) | $65.23 | $134,077 | — | 19 |
| #4 | Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner (ONP) | $63.42 | $130,353 | — | 19 |
| #5 | Nurse Practitioner (NP) | $63.46 | $129,210 | — | 51 |
| #6 | Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) | $61.59 | $128,790 | — | 46 |
| #7 | Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) | $61.61 | $126,629 | — | 19 |
| #8 | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) | $61.00 | $125,387 | — | 19 |
| #9 | Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) | $58.59 | $120,421 | — | 19 |
| #10 | Healthcare Manager (HCM) | $66.22 | $117,960 | — | 51 |
| #11 | Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) | $57.38 | $117,939 | — | 19 |
| #12 | Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) | $56.78 | $116,697 | — | 19 |
| #13 | Registered Nurse (RN) | $47.32 | $93,600 | — | 51 |
| #14 | Nurse Educator (NE) | $38.43 | $79,940 | — | 51 |
| #15 | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | $30.84 | $62,340 | — | 51 |
| #16 | Medical Assistant (MA) | $21.50 | $44,200 | — | 51 |
| #17 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | $21.54 | $41,340 | — | 51 |
| #18 | Nursing Assistant (CNA) | $19.84 | $39,530 | — | 51 |
| #19 | Home Health Aide (HHA) | $16.82 | $34,900 | — | 51 |