Real pay data from 17,862 job postings across 106 states. See how ER Nurse pay varies by location, shift, and employer.
Pay analysis
Based on 17,862 postings
Median hourly pay
$59.44
per hour$123,635 / year
233
companies hiring
1006
cities with openings
From entry-level to top earners, see where different pay rates fall.
10th Percentile
Lower-paying roles
$46.50
$96,720/yr
25th Percentile
Early career
$52.61
$109,429/yr
Median
Typical pay
$59.44
$123,635/yr
75th Percentile
Experienced
$66.00
$137,280/yr
90th Percentile
Top earners
$74.22
$154,378/yr
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
| State | Postings | Median Hourly | Pay Range | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MAMassachusetts | 1,410 | $69.94 | $64 - $75 | 94 |
NYNew York | 1,312 | $66.50 | $63 - $70 | 112 |
CACalifornia | 1,092 | $68.24 | $63 - $76 | 79 |
AZArizona | 1,080 | $59.25 | $55 - $66 | 95 |
TXTexas | 845 | $45.00 | $40 - $49 | 85 |
ILIllinois | 757 | $59.08 | $55 - $62 | 76 |
VAVirginia | 753 | $54.56 | $51 - $58 | 80 |
NCNorth Carolina | 723 | $50.67 | $48 - $53 | 82 |
WAWashington | 680 | $61.14 | $58 - $65 | 69 |
GAGeorgia | 631 | $48.33 | $46 - $52 | 81 |
OHOhio | 493 | $52.83 | $49 - $56 | 76 |
NMNew Mexico | 477 | $57.44 | $51 - $62 | 77 |
IAIowa | 464 | $60.77 | $58 - $63 | 78 |
MEMaine | 319 | $59.50 | $56 - $66 | 64 |
KSKansas | 319 | $51.89 | $47 - $56 | 79 |
BY CITY
BY EMPLOYER
See which employers pay the most and least for ER Nurse positions.
Flexstaff
8 postings
$88.14/hr
$81 - $91/hr
Catalytic Solutions
10 postings
$86.90/hr
$74 - $89/hr
Advantage Staffing Services
18 postings
$84.00/hr
$78 - $88/hr
Medsource LLC
23 postings
$83.03/hr
$63 - $86/hr
Theraex Staffing Services
13 postings
$82.50/hr
$78 - $88/hr
Tenet South Carolina
8 postings
$26.00/hr
$26 - $26/hr
HCA South Atlantic Division
7 postings
$28.23/hr
$28 - $28/hr
HCA Methodist Healthcare Of San Antonio
40 postings
$30.74/hr
$31 - $32/hr
Tenet Memphis
6 postings
$31.00/hr
$31 - $31/hr
HCA St. David's Healthcare
26 postings
$31.60/hr
$31 - $41/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median | Range | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Registered Nurse | 3,414 | $56.80/hr | $50 - $64 | $118,144 |
| Emergency Room Registered Nurse | 1,935 | $60.14/hr | $54 - $65 | $125,091 |
| ER Registered Nurse | 467 | $61.71/hr | $56 - $68 | $128,357 |
| Emergency Room Nurse | 208 | $63.61/hr | $58 - $70 | $132,309 |
| Local Contract Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department | 187 | $53.00/hr | $47 - $58 | $110,240 |
| Nurse - Emergency Room $2,160/wk | 107 | $60.00/hr | $60 - $60 | $124,800 |
| Nurse - Emergency Room $2,016/wk | 104 | $56.00/hr | $56 - $56 | $116,480 |
| ED Holds Telemetry Nurse | 103 | $57.11/hr | $55 - $59 | $118,789 |
| Nurse - Emergency Room $2,052/wk | 88 | $57.00/hr | $57 - $57 | $118,560 |
| Emergency Department Nurse | 87 | $67.89/hr | $62 - $76 | $141,211 |
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)
$65.00
Median Hourly
828
Job Postings
91
Companies Hiring
253
Cities
Aug 2025
$53.91/hr
266 postings • 65 companies
Sep 2025
$54.78/hr
1,326 postings • 111 companies
Oct 2025
$58.00/hr
11,698 postings • 195 companies
Nov 2025
$64.17/hr
2,510 postings • 131 companies
Dec 2025
$67.88/hr
1,203 postings • 120 companies
Jan 2026
$65.00/hr
828 postings • 91 companies
FAQ
The median ER Nurse salary is $59.44 per hour, or $123,635 annually. Pay ranges from $46.50/hr (10th percentile) to $74.22/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 17,862 job postings, the highest paying states for ER Nurses include Massachusetts, New York, California. California typically offers the highest rates due to cost of living and demand.
There are currently 17,862 ER Nurse job postings across 106 states, from 233 different healthcare employers.
ER 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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