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154 jobs analyzed

Nursery Nurse salary:
$69.03/hr

The median Nursery Nurse salary is $69.03 per hour, or $143,572 per year, based on 154 job postings across 31 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.

$69.03

Median hourly

$143,572

Annual salary

$48-$88

Pay range

31

States tracked

Data from 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30Source: active healthcare job postings and listed pay ranges

Salary guide

What should a Nursery Nurse make in 2026?

A typical Nursery Nurse earns $69.03/hr, with most posted roles landing between $56.94 and $82.77/hr.

Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +33.1% movement versus the prior period.

Compare locations before accepting an offer, especially when travel stipends or weekend differentials are included.

Pay range

Most Nursery Nurse roles cluster between $56.94 and $82.77/hr.

The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.

Lower endTypical marketTop end
$47.56$69.03 median$87.56

Entry / low

$47.56

$98,925/yr

Median

$69.03

$143,572/yr

Top earners

$87.56

$182,125/yr

BY LOCATION

Nursery Nurse salary by state

See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.

ALAlabamaEst.
~$73.51/hr
AKAlaskaEst.
~$57.74/hr
AZArizonaEst.
~$76.27/hr
ARArkansasEst.
~$66.42/hr
CACalifornia
$87.03/hr
25 postings11 companies
COColorado
$84.00/hr
8 postings5 companies
CTConnecticutEst.
~$73.31/hr
DEDelawareEst.
~$64.56/hr
DCDistrict of ColumbiaEst.
~$73.89/hr
FLFloridaEst.
~$69.08/hr
GAGeorgiaEst.
~$61.40/hr
HIHawaii
$80.17/hr
5 postings3 companies
IDIdahoEst.
~$65.38/hr
ILIllinoisEst.
~$70.23/hr
INIndianaEst.
~$77.73/hr

Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.

BY EMPLOYER

Nursery Nurse salary by employer

See which companies pay the most and least for Nursery Nurse positions.

Top paying employers for Nursery Nurses

Uniti Med

5 postings

$91.36/hr

Travel Nurses, Inc.

15 postings

$85.97/hr

Triage Staffing

10 postings

$84.05/hr

Health Advocates Network - Nursing

7 postings

$82.80/hr

Honorvet Technologies

6 postings

$80.58/hr

Lower paying employers for Nursery Nurses

Healthtrust Workforce Solutions Hca

8 postings

$47.56/hr

Supplemental Health Care

10 postings

$47.91/hr

Nomad

20 postings

$61.50/hr

Trustaff

21 postings

$64.83/hr

7 postings

$74.11/hr

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Similar Nursery Nurse job titles and pay

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Nurse Rn - Nursery$51.50/hr
16 postings$107,120/yr
Nurse - Nursery $2,232/wk$62.00/hr
3 postings$128,960/yr
Nursery Registered Nurse$45.17/hr
3 postings$93,954/yr

PAY FACTORS

What affects Nursery Nurse pay

How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Nursery Nurse salaries.

By Shift Type

nights72
$64.42
days49
$67.03
day17
$87.03
rotating12
$81.86

By Contract Length

1-4 weeks4
$74.81
5-8 weeks6
$63.65
9-13 weeks139
$68.81
14-26 weeks5
$71.93

By Employment Type

travel contract133
$73.97
Not Specified21
$62.00

FAQ

Common questions about Nursery Nurse pay

What is the average Nursery Nurse salary?

The median Nursery Nurse salary is $69.03 per hour, or $143,572 annually. Pay ranges from $47.56/hr (10th percentile) to $87.56/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.

Which states pay Nursery Nurses the most?

Based on 154 job postings, the highest paying states for Nursery Nurses include California, Colorado, New York. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.

How many Nursery Nurse jobs are available?

There are currently 154 Nursery Nurse job postings across 31 states, from 41 different healthcare employers.

What factors affect Nursery Nurse pay?

Nursery 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.

Is Nursery Nurse pay going up or down?

Nursery Nurse pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 33.1%.

What is the highest paying Nursery Nurse specialty?

Nursery Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $13.74 to $18.53 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.

Do Nursery Nurses get paid more in cities or rural areas?

Nursery Nurse pay varies by location based on cost of living, local demand, and facility type. Urban areas typically pay more but have higher living costs.

How much do entry-level Nursery Nurses make?

Entry-level Nursery Nurses typically earn around $47.56 to $56.94 per hour ($98,925 to $118,435 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $69.03/hr.

DATA METHOD

How this salary page is calculated

Source

Based on 154 active postings with listed compensation for Nursery 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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