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Registered Nurse Salary in New York (2026)
$52.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,404/year ($6,700/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $94,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $109,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $129,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $157,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 205,810 Registered Nurse jobs in New York (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Registered Nurse salary of $109,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $80,404 — an effective tax rate of 26.5%.
| Gross (median) | $109,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,247 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,372 |
| New York state income tax | −$5,417 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,404 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in New York?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in New York is $109,440 per year ($52.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $94,840 and $129,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in New York?
- On the median salary of $109,440, a single filer in New York takes home about $80,404 per year ($6,700 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.5%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 205,810 Registered Nurse jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.