The median Emergency Department Nurse salary is $62.44 per hour, or $129,875 per year, based on 12,408 job postings across 102 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$62.44
Median hourly
$129,875
Annual salary
$50-$81
Pay range
102
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Emergency Department Nurse earns $62.44/hr, with most posted roles landing between $56.67 and $69.78/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +1.9% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Klamath Falls, OREGON is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Hot Springs, ARKANSAS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+1.9%
Current median: $61.00/hr
Prior period: $59.86/hr
Job openings
-84.3%
809 recent postings
Previous period: 5,156 postings
Daily pay signal
$39.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Emergency Department Nurse postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $61.00/hr, up from $59.86/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$49.89
$103,771/yr
Median
$62.44
$129,875/yr
Top earners
$80.56
$167,565/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $61.00/hr | 770 |
Mar 2026 | $59.94/hr | 5,195 |
Feb 2026 | $65.00/hr | 1,270 |
Jan 2026 | $64.00/hr | 1,460 |
Dec 2025 | $67.92/hr | 1,205 |
Nov 2025 | $64.18/hr | 2,508 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
98 postings · 35 companies
$54.50
$49-$58
211 postings · 54 companies
$81.25
$69-$87
528 postings · 97 companies
$63.61
$58-$82
67 postings · 32 companies
$41.00
$38-$48
1,043 postings · 88 companies
$69.79
$60-$81
83 postings · 39 companies
$57.00
$52-$62
147 postings · 33 companies
$67.00
$62-$81
8 postings · 3 companies
$67.00
$67-$67
66 postings · 22 companies
$66.39
$64-$67
90 postings · 12 companies
$55.32
$53-$57
393 postings · 81 companies
$55.22
$47-$59
155 postings · 53 companies
$66.93
$57-$73
67 postings · 44 companies
$57.11
$54-$60
369 postings · 65 companies
$63.00
$60-$66
154 postings · 60 companies
$53.00
$50-$56
185 postings · 57 companies
$63.80
$61-$66
237 postings · 61 companies
$55.00
$52-$60
89 postings · 30 companies
$53.00
$51-$58
46 postings · 16 companies
$48.99
$46-$53
186 postings · 54 companies
$60.70
$58-$67
214 postings · 49 companies
$60.00
$56-$64
1,160 postings · 101 companies
$73.11
$67-$80
191 postings · 58 companies
$61.11
$58-$64
100 postings · 32 companies
$64.00
$60-$71
27 postings · 12 companies
$53.42
$41-$57
122 postings · 43 companies
$57.00
$53-$61
92 postings · 49 companies
$69.42
$65-$75
53 postings · 24 companies
$63.19
$62-$65
10 postings · 8 companies
$75.07
$59-$83
222 postings · 64 companies
$66.44
$63-$76
118 postings · 26 companies
$64.11
$62-$67
521 postings · 86 companies
$58.85
$54-$62
1,536 postings · 123 companies
$67.28
$64-$74
437 postings · 79 companies
$49.31
$48-$55
189 postings · 45 companies
$64.42
$62-$67
201 postings · 59 companies
$53.00
$50-$55
168 postings · 55 companies
$51.92
$48-$57
147 postings · 66 companies
$63.11
$59-$71
167 postings · 44 companies
$62.63
$56-$69
173 postings · 27 companies
$68.15
$66-$77
57 postings · 35 companies
$52.60
$49-$58
67 postings · 21 companies
$64.86
$59-$79
154 postings · 39 companies
$59.73
$55-$62
387 postings · 74 companies
$49.19
$46-$55
Estimated from national data
~$60.10
—
201 postings · 65 companies
$64.27
$60-$70
336 postings · 53 companies
$59.42
$57-$64
320 postings · 55 companies
$61.00
$60-$65
42 postings · 18 companies
$61.57
$61-$62
262 postings · 62 companies
$61.13
$57-$64
37 postings · 23 companies
$62.22
$57-$67
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Emergency Department Nurse salaries.
Klamath Falls
Oregon · 10 postings
$124.00/hr
Vandalia
Illinois · 15 postings
$105.30/hr
King City
California · 15 postings
$101.93/hr
Garden City
Kansas · 17 postings
$88.39/hr
San Diego
California · 18 postings
$87.72/hr
Hot Springs
Arkansas · 21 postings
$37.50/hr
Bentonville
Arkansas · 23 postings
$41.44/hr
Corpus Christi
Texas · 16 postings
$43.56/hr
San Antonio
Texas · 16 postings
$45.00/hr
Duncan
Oklahoma · 32 postings
$45.15/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Emergency Department Nurse positions.
Essential Healthcare Solutions
6 postings
$100.00/hr
Flexstaff
11 postings
$85.64/hr
Merrimack River Staffing
6 postings
$84.53/hr
Advantage Staffing Services
35 postings
$84.00/hr
Noor Inc.
6 postings
$84.00/hr
Commonspirit Health
30 postings
$37.50/hr
Texas Nursing Services
6 postings
$38.75/hr
Skyline Med Staff Nursing
53 postings
$53.08/hr
Pluto Healthcare
8 postings
$53.29/hr
Arrow Healthcare Staffing
13 postings
$53.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Registered Nurse | 1,741 | $63.00/hr |
| Emergency Room Registered Nurse | 947 | $62.50/hr |
| Er Registered Nurse | 324 | $59.99/hr |
| Nurse - Emergency Room $2,160/wk | 218 | $60.00/hr |
| Nurse - Emergency Room $2,016/wk | 205 | $56.00/hr |
| Nurse - Emergency Room $2,052/wk | 194 | $57.00/hr |
| Nurse - Emergency Room $1,908/wk | 168 | $53.00/hr |
| Nurse - Emergency Room $2,088/wk | 159 | $58.00/hr |
| Nurse - Emergency Room $1,764/wk | 159 | $49.00/hr |
| Nurse - Emergency Room $2,268/wk | 144 | $63.00/hr |
EDUCATION & LICENSING
Emergency Department nurses provide rapid assessment and treatment for patients with acute injuries and illnesses in fast-paced emergency room settings.
Minimum: ADN
ADN
Associate Degree in Nursing
BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
MSN
Master of Science in Nursing
Most ER nurses start with a BSN and 1-2 years of acute care (often med-surg or telemetry) before transitioning to ED. Some hospitals offer direct-to-ED residencies for new graduates.
RN License
RequiredRegistered Nurse License
BLS
RequiredBasic Life Support
ACLS
RequiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support
PALS
RequiredPediatric Advanced Life Support
TNCC
Trauma Nursing Core Course
ED Residency / New Grad ER Nurse
0-1 years experience
Staff ER Nurse
1-3 years experience
Senior ER Nurse / Preceptor
3-5 years experience
ER Charge Nurse / Team Lead
5-7 years experience
ED Educator / Clinical Nurse Specialist
7-10 years experience
Certifications can significantly increase earning potential
CEN
+5-15%Certified Emergency Nurse
CPEN
+5-10%Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
CFRN
+10-20%Certified Flight Registered Nurse
TCRN
+5-10%Trauma Certified Registered Nurse
SANE-A
Specialty differentialSexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Adult
Job Outlook
Very Strong Growth (8% (2022-2032))
ED nurses are in high demand, especially at trauma centers. Travel ER nurse positions offer $2,500-4,000+/week. ED experience is highly transferable to flight nursing, ICU, and advanced practice roles.
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Emergency Department Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Emergency Department Nurse salary is $62.44 per hour, or $129,875 annually. Pay ranges from $49.89/hr (10th percentile) to $80.56/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 12,408 job postings, the highest paying states for Emergency Department Nurses include Alaska, Nevada, Massachusetts. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 12,408 Emergency Department Nurse job postings across 102 states, from 250 different healthcare employers.
Emergency Department Nurse pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Emergency Department Nurse pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 1.9%.
Emergency Department Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $7.34 to $18.12 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Klamath Falls offer $124.00/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $37.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Emergency Department Nurses typically earn around $49.89 to $56.67 per hour ($103,771 to $117,874 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $62.44/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 12,408 active postings with listed compensation for Emergency Department Nurse. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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