Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$54.82/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse is $54.82 per hour. This is 19% higher than the nursing US average of $44.66.

Last updated on January 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Nursing Home Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$54.82/hour

19% higher than the nursing US average.

$44.66/hour

United States

Where do Long Term Care Nurses get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Georgia$44$48
North Carolina$32$43
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs?

Last updated on January 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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