The median Er Trauma Nurse salary is $61.98 per hour, or $128,918 per year, based on 68 job postings across 16 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$61.98
Median hourly
$128,918
Annual salary
$53-$75
Pay range
16
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Er Trauma Nurse earns $61.98/hr, with most posted roles landing between $59.45 and $69.34/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +6.2% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Rochester, NEW YORK is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Rochester, NEW YORK 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
+6.2%
Current median: $64.71/hr
Prior period: $60.93/hr
Job openings
-51.9%
13 recent postings
Previous period: 27 postings
Daily pay signal
$72.38/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Er Trauma 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 $64.71/hr, up from $60.93/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
$53.12
$110,490/yr
Median
$61.98
$128,918/yr
Top earners
$75.04
$156,083/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $64.71/hr | 13 |
Mar 2026 | $60.93/hr | 27 |
Feb 2026 | $61.98/hr | 7 |
Jan 2026 | $65.20/hr | 8 |
Dec 2025 | $60.25/hr | 4 |
Nov 2025 | $56.31/hr | 9 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$66.96
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Estimated from national data
~$66.88
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Estimated from national data
~$69.47
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Estimated from national data
~$62.81
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Estimated from national data
~$58.58
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Estimated from national data
~$65.39
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Estimated from national data
~$53.07
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Estimated from national data
~$61.12
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Estimated from national data
~$54.43
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Estimated from national data
~$62.93
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Estimated from national data
~$55.94
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Estimated from national data
~$67.45
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Estimated from national data
~$68.32
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Estimated from national data
~$66.27
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Estimated from national data
~$70.80
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6 postings · 2 companies
$60.19
$60-$61
Estimated from national data
~$70.93
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Estimated from national data
~$63.13
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5 postings · 5 companies
$54.33
$53-$56
Estimated from national data
~$57.77
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Estimated from national data
~$55.89
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Estimated from national data
~$54.23
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Estimated from national data
~$69.35
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Estimated from national data
~$62.72
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Estimated from national data
~$70.11
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Estimated from national data
~$54.58
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Estimated from national data
~$59.24
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Estimated from national data
~$70.09
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Estimated from national data
~$60.24
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Estimated from national data
~$66.99
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Estimated from national data
~$63.94
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Estimated from national data
~$53.03
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21 postings · 9 companies
$67.92
$64-$72
Estimated from national data
~$66.82
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8 postings · 2 companies
$61.98
$62-$62
Estimated from national data
~$63.88
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Estimated from national data
~$70.71
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Estimated from national data
~$56.15
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Estimated from national data
~$63.33
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Estimated from national data
~$59.84
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Estimated from national data
~$69.53
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Estimated from national data
~$60.74
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Estimated from national data
~$68.89
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Estimated from national data
~$59.37
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Estimated from national data
~$64.65
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Estimated from national data
~$55.90
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Estimated from national data
~$55.30
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Estimated from national data
~$52.99
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Estimated from national data
~$65.13
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6 postings · 3 companies
$64.41
$64-$65
Estimated from national data
~$66.54
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Er Trauma Nurse salaries.
Rochester
New York · 18 postings
$67.82/hr
Rochester
New York · 18 postings
$67.82/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Er Trauma Nurse positions.
Express Healthcare Staffing Ny
5 postings
$74.25/hr
Assured Nursing
5 postings
$64.11/hr
Pride Health
7 postings
$61.98/hr
Junxion Med Staffing
8 postings
$59.90/hr
Junxion Med Staffing
8 postings
$59.90/hr
Pride Health
7 postings
$61.98/hr
Assured Nursing
5 postings
$64.11/hr
Express Healthcare Staffing Ny
5 postings
$74.25/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Rn - Trauma | 30 | $60.31/hr |
| Nurse Rn - Ortho Trauma | 13 | $70.83/hr |
| Trauma Registered Nurse | 8 | $61.98/hr |
| Nurse Rn - Neuro Trauma | 5 | $64.11/hr |
| Trauma & Neurosurgical Registered Nurse | 5 | $54.33/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Er Trauma Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Er Trauma Nurse salary is $61.98 per hour, or $128,918 annually. Pay ranges from $53.12/hr (10th percentile) to $75.04/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 68 job postings, the highest paying states for Er Trauma Nurses include New York, Wisconsin, North Dakota. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 68 Er Trauma Nurse job postings across 16 states, from 28 different healthcare employers.
Er Trauma 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.
Er Trauma Nurse pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 6.2%.
Er Trauma Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $7.36 to $13.06 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Rochester offer $67.82/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $67.82/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Er Trauma Nurses typically earn around $53.12 to $59.45 per hour ($110,490 to $123,656 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $61.98/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 68 active postings with listed compensation for Er Trauma 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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