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Registered Nurses H-1B Salary
Wages offered on certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for registered nurses, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.
- Certified filings
- 858
- FY 2026 through Q3
- Median offered wage
- $80,028
- Middle half $69,410 to $88,941
- Positions requested
- 3,271
- On certified filings
- Median, all workers
- $97,550
- BLS OEWS, May 2025
Top employers
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By work state
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| State | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 103 | $68,432 |
| New York | 96 | $88,941 |
| Illinois | 74 | $83,200 |
| Ohio | 46 | $79,227 |
| Pennsylvania | 46 | $70,127 |
| Tennessee | 35 | $73,403 |
| Georgia | 33 | $84,531 |
| North Dakota | 33 | $73,819 |
| Washington | 31 | $107,037 |
| Maryland | 27 | $90,792 |
| South Carolina | 23 | $83,200 |
| Kansas | 20 | $71,609 |
| North Carolina | 19 | $76,752 |
| Alabama | 17 | $68,640 |
| Virginia | 17 | $77,418 |
| Florida | 16 | $86,174 |
| Texas | 16 | $73,549 |
| New Jersey | 15 | $102,232 |
| New Mexico | 14 | $76,315 |
| Iowa | 13 | $74,464 |
| Indiana | 13 | $82,118 |
| Kentucky | 13 | $85,821 |
| Michigan | 13 | $75,587 |
| Maine | 11 | $87,214 |
| Missouri | 11 | $68,000 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $71,656 |
| Vermont | 11 | $95,971 |
| Arkansas | 9 | $66,560 |
| California | 9 | $121,805 |
| South Dakota | 9 | $74,880 |
| Idaho | 8 | $74,547 |
| Montana | 8 | $81,078 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $104,644 |
| Colorado | 5 | $107,099 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $80,642 |
| West Virginia | 4 | $73,819 |
| Nevada | 3 | $72,800 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $77,210 |
| Arizona | 2 | Not reported |
| Connecticut | 2 | Not reported |
| District of Columbia | 2 | Not reported |
| Mississippi | 2 | Not reported |
| Delaware | 1 | Not reported |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 1 | Not reported |
| Oregon | 1 | Not reported |
Top work cities
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| # | City | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago, IL | 64 | $83,200 |
| 2 | New Orleans, LA | 38 | $67,912 |
| 3 | Rochester, NY | 35 | $86,278 |
| 4 | Marrero, LA | 31 | $68,432 |
| 5 | Metairie, LA | 26 | $68,432 |
| 6 | DuBois, PA | 25 | $64,938 |
| 7 | Riverdale, GA | 18 | $84,531 |
| 8 | Columbus, OH | 14 | $77,875 |
| 9 | Lancaster, SC | 14 | $83,200 |
| 10 | Covington, KY | 13 | $85,821 |
| 11 | Davenport, IA | 13 | $74,464 |
| 12 | Atlanta, GA | 12 | $99,320 |
| 13 | Baltimore, MD | 12 | $92,883 |
| 14 | Lawrence, KS | 12 | $67,486 |
| 15 | Memphis, TN | 12 | $74,734 |
| 16 | Tacoma, WA | 12 | $107,037 |
| 17 | Bangor, ME | 11 | $87,214 |
| 18 | Fayetteville, NC | 11 | $79,040 |
| 19 | Albuquerque, NM | 8 | $72,821 |
| 20 | Birmingham, AL | 8 | $63,440 |
| 21 | Burlington, VT | 8 | $90,584 |
| 22 | Rapid City, SD | 8 | $76,586 |
| 23 | Troy, OH | 8 | $79,248 |
| 24 | Auburn, WA | 7 | $107,037 |
| 25 | Idaho Falls, ID | 7 | $74,464 |
| 26 | Morristown, NJ | 7 | $102,232 |
| 27 | Roanoke, VA | 7 | $75,046 |
| 28 | Cincinnati, OH | 6 | $70,720 |
| 29 | Dickinson, ND | 6 | $82,306 |
| 30 | Kingsport, TN | 6 | $66,560 |
Job titles employers used
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| # | Job title | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nurse | 84 | $81,078 |
| 2 | Registered Nurse IV | 24 | $86,819 |
| 3 | RN Hospital Float | 22 | $79,248 |
| 4 | Critical Care Unit Nurse Specialist- Telemetry | 20 | $83,200 |
| 5 | RN-System Resource | 20 | $107,037 |
| 6 | Critical Care Nurse | 19 | $78,520 |
| 7 | Registered Nurse (Med/Surg) | 16 | $66,560 |
| 8 | Float Pool RN | 15 | $68,432 |
| 9 | RN Float Pool II | 13 | $85,821 |
| 10 | Intensive Care Unit Nurse Specialist | 12 | $83,200 |
| 11 | Perioperative Medical & Surgical Nurse Specialist | 11 | $83,200 |
| 12 | Registered Nurse III | 11 | $87,214 |
| 13 | Emergency Department RN | 10 | $68,432 |
| 14 | Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float | 10 | $64,938 |
| 15 | Registered Nurse- NCSS Float | 10 | $76,399 |
| 16 | Charge Nurse | 9 | $88,941 |
| 17 | Operating Room RN | 9 | $68,432 |
| 18 | Pacu RN | 8 | $68,432 |
| 19 | Registered Nurse - System Float Pool | 8 | $74,734 |
| 20 | Registered Nurse Float Pool | 8 | $76,586 |
| 21 | Staff Nurse Float Pool | 8 | $63,440 |
| 22 | Staff Registered Nurse | 8 | $90,792 |
| 23 | Surgical Unit Nurse Specialist | 8 | $81,193 |
| 24 | Clinical Nurse | 7 | $102,960 |
| 25 | Clinical Support Float RN | 7 | $75,046 |
| 26 | Labor and Delivery RN | 7 | $68,432 |
| 27 | Registered Nurse - ICU | 7 | $86,382 |
| 28 | Registered Nurse II | 7 | $86,008 |
| 29 | Registered Nurse Supervisor | 7 | $102,232 |
| 30 | Rehabilitation Nurse Specialist | 7 | $88,941 |
Prevailing wage levels
Share of certified filings by the DOL wage level of the job
- Level I (entry)21326.1%
- Level II (qualified)37145.5%
- Level III (experienced)20224.8%
- Level IV (fully competent)293.6%
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the H-1B salary for registered nurses?
- The median wage offered on certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for registered nurses was $80,028 a year in FY 2026 through Q3; the middle half ranged from $69,410 to $88,941.
- How does that compare with all registered nurses?
- BLS reports a median of $97,550 a year for all registered nurses in the U.S. (May 2025). Filings cover specific jobs at specific employers and locations, so the two are not directly comparable.