Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$38.08/hour
The average salary for a Acute Care Nurse is $38.08 per hour. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $39.71.
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Acute Care Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
Salaries for Acute Care Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$38.08/hour
4% lower than the nursing US average.
$39.71/hour
United States
Where do Acute Care Nurses get paid the most?
Where do Acute Care Nurses get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $77 | $95 |
| California | $73 | $93 |
| New York | $67 | $77 |
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| Minnesota | $49 | $50 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $50 |
| Georgia | $44 | $53 |
| Oklahoma | $43 | $53 |
| Arizona | $42 | $47 |
| Colorado | $39 | $44 |
| Maryland | $37 | $49 |
| Texas | $37 | $50 |
| Missouri | $34 | $46 |
| Virginia | $33 | $38 |
| Florida | $32 | $35 |
| Kansas | $31 | $36 |
| Tennessee | $31 | $33 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| Arkansas | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $53 | $53 |
| UW Health | $51 | $51 |
| Pyramid Consulting | $46 | $46 |
| St. Luke's Health System | $45 | $45 |
| Baylor Scott & White Health | $45 | $45 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $41 | $42 |
| BJC HealthCare | $39 | $39 |
| HealthOne | $38 | $40 |
| HCA St. David's Healthcare | $32 | $34 |
| HCA TriStar | $32 | $33 |
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- MADISON, WI
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- MADISON, WI
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- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$45-62/hour
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