Real pay data from 836 job postings across 80 states. See how Dialysis Nurse pay varies by location, shift, and employer.
Pay analysis
Based on 836 postings
Median hourly pay
$56.09
per hour$116,657 / year
84
companies hiring
177
cities with openings
From entry-level to top earners, see where different pay rates fall.
10th Percentile
Lower-paying roles
$49.13
$102,190/yr
25th Percentile
Early career
$53.65
$111,592/yr
Median
Typical pay
$56.09
$116,657/yr
75th Percentile
Experienced
$62.93
$130,894/yr
90th Percentile
Top earners
$75.35
$156,728/yr
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
| State | Postings | Median Hourly | Pay Range | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VTVermont | 69 | $65.38 | $61 - $71 | 18 |
VAVirginia | 61 | $54.10 | $51 - $55 | 33 |
MAMassachusetts | 49 | $72.60 | $58 - $75 | 20 |
SCSouth Carolina | 48 | $51.08 | $47 - $54 | 37 |
WIWisconsin | 42 | $55.02 | $54 - $60 | 22 |
NYNew York | 42 | $59.52 | $56 - $62 | 33 |
MTMontana | 40 | $53.72 | $49 - $56 | 40 |
WAWashington | 35 | $61.61 | $59 - $63 | 33 |
AZArizona | 32 | $53.19 | $50 - $55 | 31 |
OHOhio | 27 | $55.13 | $52 - $58 | 16 |
KYKentucky | 27 | $54.03 | $53 - $55 | 7 |
PAPennsylvania | 25 | $55.61 | $55 - $57 | 8 |
TNTennessee | 22 | $54.46 | $51 - $56 | 21 |
NENebraska | 20 | $56.90 | $53 - $57 | 10 |
NDNorth Dakota | 15 | $59.10 | $57 - $61 | 12 |
BY CITY
BY EMPLOYER
See which employers pay the most and least for Dialysis Nurse positions.
Solomon Page
10 postings
$74.03/hr
$53 - $75/hr
Healthcare Support
97 postings
$72.80/hr
$51 - $83/hr
Health Advocates Network - Nursing
15 postings
$61.33/hr
$52 - $64/hr
20 postings
$61.19/hr
$54 - $90/hr
Idr Healthcare
9 postings
$60.78/hr
$49 - $80/hr
Openwork Health
33 postings
$46.89/hr
$46 - $57/hr
Core Medical Group
5 postings
$48.61/hr
$44 - $83/hr
Uniti Med
12 postings
$48.68/hr
$37 - $55/hr
Glc On-the-go
11 postings
$49.85/hr
$43 - $58/hr
Gqr Healthcare
6 postings
$50.04/hr
$46 - $54/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median | Range | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse RN - Dialysis | 460 | $57.04/hr | $54 - $66 | $118,643 |
| Dialysis Registered Nurse | 141 | $54.05/hr | $51 - $57 | $112,424 |
| Local Contract Nurse RN - Dialysis | 78 | $55.00/hr | $55 - $55 | $114,400 |
| Chronic Dialysis Registered Nurse | 33 | $55.31/hr | $55 - $58 | $115,045 |
| Chronic Dialysis Nurse | 17 | $62.00/hr | $60 - $63 | $128,960 |
| Nurse - Dialysis $2,560/wk | 11 | $64.00/hr | $64 - $64 | $133,120 |
| Nurse - Dialysis $2,340/wk | 7 | $65.00/hr | $65 - $65 | $135,200 |
| Nurse RN - Clinic Dialysis | 6 | $75.63/hr | $57 - $95 | $157,310 |
| Nurse - Dialysis $2,052/wk | 5 | $57.00/hr | $57 - $57 | $118,560 |
| Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse Educator | 5 | $74.03/hr | $71 - $74 | $153,982 |
EDUCATION & LICENSING
Understand the education, licensing, and certification requirements needed to pursue a nursing career.
ADN
Associate Degree in Nursing
BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
MSN
Master of Science in Nursing
DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice
LPN/LVN
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
RN
Registered Nurse
APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
NP
Nurse Practitioner
Complete an accredited nursing program
ADN, BSN, or direct-entry MSN
Pass the NCLEX examination
NCLEX-PN for LPNs, NCLEX-RN for RNs
Apply for state licensure
Each state has its own board of nursing
Obtain specialty certifications
CCRN, CEN, OCN, or other specialty certs
Certifications demonstrate expertise and can significantly increase earning potential
PAY FACTORS
MARKET TRENDS
Current Month (Jan 2026)
$79.54
Median Hourly
88
Job Postings
21
Companies Hiring
57
Cities
Aug 2025
$52.80/hr
4 postings • 4 companies
Sep 2025
$56.25/hr
60 postings • 10 companies
Oct 2025
$55.00/hr
579 postings • 73 companies
Nov 2025
$63.00/hr
63 postings • 14 companies
Dec 2025
$65.00/hr
41 postings • 12 companies
Jan 2026
$79.54/hr
88 postings • 21 companies
FAQ
The median Dialysis Nurse salary is $56.09 per hour, or $116,657 annually. Pay ranges from $49.13/hr (10th percentile) to $75.35/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 836 job postings, the highest paying states for Dialysis Nurses include Vermont, Virginia, Massachusetts. California typically offers the highest rates due to cost of living and demand.
There are currently 836 Dialysis Nurse job postings across 80 states, from 84 different healthcare employers.
Dialysis 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.
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