The median Progressive Care Nurse salary is $58.71 per hour, or $122,117 per year, based on 229 job postings across 22 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$58.71
Median hourly
$122,117
Annual salary
$38-$69
Pay range
22
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Progressive Care Nurse earns $58.71/hr, with most posted roles landing between $46.50 and $64.75/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -11% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Rochester, NEW YORK is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Little Rock, AR 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
-11%
Current median: $45.00/hr
Prior period: $50.59/hr
Job openings
-38.2%
47 recent postings
Previous period: 76 postings
Daily pay signal
$58.46/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Progressive Care Nurse postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $50.59/hr to $45.00/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
$37.50
$78,000/yr
Median
$58.71
$122,117/yr
Top earners
$69.49
$144,539/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $45.00/hr | 47 |
Mar 2026 | $50.59/hr | 76 |
Feb 2026 | $80.99/hr | 2 |
Jan 2026 | $63.02/hr | 11 |
Dec 2025 | $61.50/hr | 35 |
Nov 2025 | $64.64/hr | 58 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$52.16
—
Estimated from national data
~$67.71
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8 postings · 1 companies
$46.50
$47-$47
Estimated from national data
~$51.45
—
11 postings · 10 companies
$80.31
$79-$81
Estimated from national data
~$53.97
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Estimated from national data
~$64.53
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Estimated from national data
~$67.87
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Estimated from national data
~$67.99
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7 postings · 7 companies
$41.36
$38-$43
39 postings · 26 companies
$47.67
$46-$49
Estimated from national data
~$68.27
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Estimated from national data
~$69.04
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Estimated from national data
~$54.82
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Estimated from national data
~$55.90
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Estimated from national data
~$58.43
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Estimated from national data
~$53.59
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Estimated from national data
~$51.76
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Estimated from national data
~$64.65
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Estimated from national data
~$58.74
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Estimated from national data
~$62.77
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Estimated from national data
~$63.62
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Estimated from national data
~$57.83
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Estimated from national data
~$64.54
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Estimated from national data
~$63.08
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16 postings · 11 companies
$58.46
$58-$60
Estimated from national data
~$62.70
—
7 postings · 7 companies
$65.11
$65-$67
Estimated from national data
~$61.24
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7 postings · 3 companies
$66.50
$67-$83
Estimated from national data
~$58.68
—
Estimated from national data
~$66.12
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37 postings · 20 companies
$65.42
$63-$66
13 postings · 11 companies
$57.19
$53-$59
Estimated from national data
~$61.55
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10 postings · 7 companies
$62.98
$61-$65
Estimated from national data
~$59.15
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5 postings · 5 companies
$64.81
$64-$66
Estimated from national data
~$60.35
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Estimated from national data
~$56.96
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Estimated from national data
~$57.34
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6 postings · 5 companies
$64.48
$62-$66
11 postings · 11 companies
$62.21
$60-$64
Estimated from national data
~$60.31
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Estimated from national data
~$52.05
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Estimated from national data
~$59.44
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Estimated from national data
~$62.20
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Estimated from national data
~$66.08
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Estimated from national data
~$56.18
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5 postings · 4 companies
$60.25
$60-$67
Estimated from national data
~$51.75
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Progressive Care Nurse salaries.
Rochester
New York · 28 postings
$64.40/hr
Dayton
Ohio · 10 postings
$62.98/hr
Asheville
North Carolina · 12 postings
$57.57/hr
Atlanta
Georgia · 29 postings
$47.58/hr
Houston
Tx · 11 postings
$45.00/hr
Little Rock
Ar · 24 postings
$37.50/hr
Houston
Tx · 11 postings
$45.00/hr
Atlanta
Georgia · 29 postings
$47.58/hr
Asheville
North Carolina · 12 postings
$57.57/hr
Dayton
Ohio · 10 postings
$62.98/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Progressive Care Nurse positions.
Adn Healthcare
5 postings
$80.86/hr
7 postings
$66.75/hr
Ghr Healthcare
6 postings
$66.50/hr
Access Healthcare
6 postings
$63.53/hr
Adex Healthcare Staffing Llc
10 postings
$63.24/hr
Commonspirit Health
46 postings
$37.50/hr
Premier Medical Staffing Services
5 postings
$51.83/hr
Assured Nursing
5 postings
$57.14/hr
Ethos Medical Staffing
5 postings
$58.81/hr
Solomon Page
15 postings
$60.15/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Care Rn - Pulmonary/thoracic | 23 | $46.86/hr |
| Progressive Care (pcu) Medsurg Rn | 20 | $64.98/hr |
| Icu Stepdown Nurse | 15 | $37.50/hr |
| Progressive Care Rn (pcu) | 15 | $58.46/hr |
| Progressive Care (step-down) Registered Nurse | 14 | $61.25/hr |
| Progressive Care Rn | 11 | $45.00/hr |
| Step-down (progressive Care) Registered Nurse | 10 | $62.98/hr |
| Progressive Care Nurse | 10 | $46.50/hr |
| Progressive Care (pcu) Rn | 10 | $55.11/hr |
| Cardiovascular Progressive Care (cpcu/cvicu) Registered Nurse | 9 | $80.31/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Progressive Care Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Progressive Care Nurse salary is $58.71 per hour, or $122,117 annually. Pay ranges from $37.50/hr (10th percentile) to $69.49/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 229 job postings, the highest paying states for Progressive Care Nurses include California, New Hampshire, New York. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 229 Progressive Care Nurse job postings across 22 states, from 54 different healthcare employers.
Progressive Care 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.
Progressive Care Nurse pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 11%.
Progressive Care Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $6.04 to $10.78 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 $64.40/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 Progressive Care Nurses typically earn around $37.50 to $46.50 per hour ($78,000 to $96,720 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $58.71/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 229 active postings with listed compensation for Progressive Care 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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