Registered nurse salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for registered nurses and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, California leaves the most: about $95,637 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $140,270 | $95,637 | $7,970 | 338,940 |
| Washington | $124,200 | $94,434 | $7,869 | 69,260 |
| Alaska | $109,480 | $85,849 | $7,154 | 7,510 |
| Nevada | $103,670 | $81,762 | $6,813 | 27,070 |
| New York | $109,440 | $79,867 | $6,656 | 205,810 |
| New Hampshire | $99,700 | $78,969 | $6,581 | 15,390 |
| New Jersey | $106,500 | $78,050 | $6,504 | 92,680 |
| Massachusetts | $104,550 | $76,993 | $6,416 | 88,200 |
| Texas | $95,970 | $76,345 | $6,362 | 271,380 |
| Pennsylvania | $96,430 | $73,708 | $6,142 | 146,520 |
| Illinois | $95,990 | $71,752 | $5,979 | 138,910 |
| Michigan | $94,300 | $71,413 | $5,951 | 104,950 |
| Georgia | $93,550 | $70,723 | $5,894 | 100,950 |
| Virginia | $93,600 | $70,110 | $5,842 | 77,490 |
| Florida | $84,190 | $68,058 | $5,671 | 229,940 |
| Wyoming | $83,760 | $67,755 | $5,646 | 5,330 |
| Tennessee | $81,500 | $66,165 | $5,514 | 72,200 |
| North Carolina | $84,350 | $65,232 | $5,436 | 111,120 |
| Ohio | $82,510 | $64,790 | $5,399 | 143,730 |
| South Dakota | $78,060 | $63,745 | $5,312 | 14,710 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.