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The 2026 Nurse Salary and Work-Life Report

Explore nurse salaries across licensures, benefits, career advancement opportunities, and emerging trends like artificial intelligence in our Nurse.com report. Based on extensive, unbiased research, this free nursing income report helps you assess whether your workplace is supporting your professional growth, well-being, and long-term career goals.

National [Specialty] Nurse Salary

The median US national [Specialty] nurse salary is $[] as of 2023. The national pay ranges from the highest 10% of [Specialty]s making $[] and the lowest 10% making $[]. Our salary data for [Specialty] nurses is consolidated from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and ZipRecruiter salary data. 

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[In specialized pediatric settings, such as pediatric intensive care units (PICUs), nurses often earn more due to the higher level of expertise required. Salaries can also vary widely depending on the state or metropolitan area in which the nurse works, with states like California, Massachusetts, and Hawaii offering some of the highest salaries for nurses overall due to higher demand and cost of living​. 

In addition to the base salary, pediatric nurses working in hospitals may receive shift differentials for working nights, weekends, or holidays, further increasing their earnings potential​. ]

How Much Do [Specialty] Nurses Make Per Hour?

The median national wage for [Specialty] nurses is $[] per hour in the US according to ZipRecruiter salary data.

 

What does a [Specialty] nurse do? 

[Monitoring the vital signs of the baby and mother 

Providing emotional support and pain management 

Assisting with delivery, including C-sections 

Educating mothers about postpartum care and breastfeeding 

Handling emergency situations, such as hemorrhaging or fetal distress ]

 

Want to learn how to become a [Specialty] nurse? Read our full how-to guide. 

Top paying cities for [Specialty] nurses

According to ZipRecruiter data

City State Average Annual Salary
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