{"id":4727,"date":"2026-01-31T06:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T06:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/?p=4727"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:07:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:07:51","slug":"top-5-highest-paying-rn-salaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/top-5-highest-paying-rn-salaries\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Highest Paying RN Salaries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--ez-toc-skip--><\/p>\n<style>\n.wand-article{font-family:'DM Sans',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;color:#1c1c1c;line-height:1.7}\n.wand-tag{display:inline-block;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a8ba0;background:#e1f5ee;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:1rem}\n.wand-lede{font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin-bottom:1.5rem;padding:1.1rem 1.4rem;border-left:4px solid #23b0cf;background:rgba(35,176,207,.06);border-radius:0 6px 6px 0}\n.wand-toc{background:#f5f4f0;border-radius:10px;padding:1.1rem 1.4rem;margin:1.5rem 0;font-size:.9rem}\n.wand-toc-title{font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.5rem;font-size:.8rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em;color:#5f5e5a}\n.wand-toc ol{padding-left:1.2rem;margin:0}\n.wand-toc li{margin-bottom:.3rem}\n.wand-toc a{color:#1a8ba0;text-decoration:none}\n.wand-stat-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(140px,1fr));gap:12px;margin:1.4rem 0}\n.wand-stat-box{background:#f5f4f0;border-radius:10px;padding:1rem 1.2rem;text-align:center}\n.wand-stat-num{font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:700;color:#fb8340;line-height:1.1;display:block}\n.wand-stat-label{font-size:.8rem;color:#5f5e5a;margin-top:.3rem;line-height:1.4;display:block}\n.wand-specialty{border:1px solid #e4e2da;border-radius:12px;padding:1.4rem;margin:1.8rem 0;border-top:4px solid #23b0cf}\n.wand-specialty-header{display:block;margin-bottom:.75rem}\n.wand-specialty-num{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:#fb8340;color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;margin-right:.5rem;vertical-align:middle}\n.wand-specialty-title{font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:600;color:#1c1c1c;vertical-align:middle}\n.wand-specialty p{font-size:.92rem;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 .7rem}\n.wand-specialty-meta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:8px;margin:.9rem 0}\n.wand-meta-pill{background:#f5f4f0;border-radius:6px;padding:.4rem .8rem;font-size:.82rem}\n.wand-meta-pill strong{display:block;font-size:.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;color:#5f5e5a;margin-bottom:.15rem}\n.wand-spec-cta{display:inline-block;background:#23b0cf;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;padding:.55rem 1.2rem;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:.5rem}\n.wand-note{font-size:13.5px;background:#fffbf2;border:1px solid rgba(247,193,82,.4);border-left:4px solid #f7c152;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:.85rem 1.1rem;margin:1.25rem 0;color:#5a4a1a}\n.wand-highlight-box{background:#f0fdf8;border:1px solid #9fe1cb;border-radius:8px;padding:1rem 1.1rem;margin:1.2rem 0;font-size:.93rem;color:#085041}\n.wand-step-emph{font-weight:600;color:#1c1c1c}\n.wand-faq{margin:1.2rem 0}\n.wand-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;padding:.9rem 0}\n.wand-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.wand-faq-q{font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;color:#1c1c1c;margin-bottom:.35rem}\n.wand-faq-a{font-size:.9rem;color:#5f5e5a;line-height:1.65;margin:0}\n.wand-divider{height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f7c152,#fb8340,#23b0cf);border:none;border-radius:2px;margin:2.2rem 0}\n.wand-cta{background:#23b0cf;border-radius:12px;padding:1.4rem;color:#fff;text-align:center;margin:2.2rem 0}\n.wand-cta p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);font-size:.93rem;margin-bottom:.8rem}\n.wand-cta a{display:inline-block;background:#fff;color:#1a8ba0;font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;padding:.55rem 1.3rem;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;margin:.3rem}\n.wand-h2{font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:600;margin:2.2rem 0 .8rem;color:#1c1c1c;padding-top:1.8rem;border-top:1px solid #e4e2da}\n.wand-h2-first{border-top:none;padding-top:0}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"wand-article\">\n<p><span class=\"wand-tag\">Money &amp; Taxes<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wand-lede\">Your choice of nursing specialty is one of the most consequential financial decisions in your career. From CRNA at the top to nurse midwife, the gap between specialties spans more than $100,000 per year \u2014 and travel assignments push those numbers even higher. Here&#8217;s what the top 5 highest-paying RN specialties actually look like in 2025.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wand-stat-row\">\n<div class=\"wand-stat-box\"><span class=\"wand-stat-num\">$94,480<\/span><span class=\"wand-stat-label\">avg. RN salary across all specialties (BLS)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-stat-box\"><span class=\"wand-stat-num\">$223,210<\/span><span class=\"wand-stat-label\">avg. CRNA salary \u2014 #1 highest paid RN<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-stat-box\"><span class=\"wand-stat-num\">$259,707<\/span><span class=\"wand-stat-label\">avg. travel CRNA annual earnings (ZipRecruiter)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-toc\">\n<div class=\"wand-toc-title\">5 specialties ranked<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#spec-crna\">CRNA \u2014 $223,210<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#spec-np\">Nurse Practitioner \u2014 $129,210<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#spec-icu\">ICU Nurse \u2014 $118,560<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#spec-midwife\">Certified Nurse Midwife \u2014 $111,842<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#spec-nicu\">Neonatal Nurse \u2014 $101,920<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wand-divider\" \/>\n<div id=\"spec-crna\" class=\"wand-specialty\">\n<span class=\"wand-specialty-header\"><span class=\"wand-specialty-num\">1<\/span><span class=\"wand-specialty-title\">Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>CRNAs are the highest-paid nursing professionals by a clear margin. They administer anesthesia for surgical and medical procedures \u2014 assessing patients beforehand, monitoring vital signs throughout, managing anesthetic levels in real time, and overseeing recovery as anesthesia wears off. The role demands advanced clinical judgment and carries significant responsibility, which the compensation reflects.<\/p>\n<p>Travel CRNAs earn even more than their staff counterparts. ZipRecruiter data puts the average travel CRNA at around $259,707 per year, with top earners approaching $399,000 annually. The BLS projects 9% job growth over the next decade \u2014 faster than average \u2014 and as of 2025, all CRNA programs require a doctoral degree (DNP) at entry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wand-specialty-meta\">\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Avg. staff salary<\/strong>$223,210\/yr (BLS)<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Travel rate<\/strong>~$6,799\/week avg.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Job growth<\/strong>9% (next decade)<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Education<\/strong>BSN + DNP in nurse anesthesia<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Certification<\/strong>NBCRNA required<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"wand-spec-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/jobs\/travel\/rn\/crna\">Browse travel CRNA jobs &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"spec-np\" class=\"wand-specialty\">\n<span class=\"wand-specialty-header\"><span class=\"wand-specialty-num\">2<\/span><span class=\"wand-specialty-title\">Nurse Practitioner (NP)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nurse practitioners collaborate with physicians to provide preventive care, manage acute and chronic conditions, order diagnostics, perform examinations, and diagnose health conditions across a wide range of specialties. The BLS reports a median NP salary of $129,210, with psychiatric NPs trending toward the higher end at around $134,000. Travel NPs earn considerably more depending on specialty and assignment location.<\/p>\n<p>NP roles are projected to grow 45% through 2033 \u2014 one of the fastest-growing occupations in the entire US economy. The specialty an NP chooses within practice (psych, family, acute care, neonatal) significantly shapes both salary and travel opportunity. Psychiatric and acute care NPs in particular are in consistently high demand for travel placements.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wand-specialty-meta\">\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Avg. staff salary<\/strong>$129,210\/yr (BLS)<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Travel rate<\/strong>~$2,765\/week avg.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Job growth<\/strong>45% through 2033<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Education<\/strong>BSN + MSN or DNP (NP specialty)<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Certification<\/strong>National NP board cert required<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"wand-spec-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/nurse\/jobs\/search?q=nurse+practitioner\">Browse travel NP jobs &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"spec-icu\" class=\"wand-specialty\">\n<span class=\"wand-specialty-header\"><span class=\"wand-specialty-num\">3<\/span><span class=\"wand-specialty-title\">ICU Nurse (Critical Care RN)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>ICU nurses care for critically ill patients in intensive care units \u2014 taking vital signs, managing complex equipment (ventilators, chest tubes, surgical drains, multiple IV lines), performing wound care, and responding to emergencies. Lower nurse-to-patient ratios mean more concentrated, high-stakes work. The pay premium reflects both the level of clinical knowledge required and the intensity of the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Travel ICU nurses are in consistent high demand \u2014 particularly CCRN-certified nurses who can hit the ground running in new environments. ICU travel assignments in California and other high-demand states regularly exceed the national travel average. Critical care experience is also one of the strongest foundations for advancing into CRNA programs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wand-specialty-meta\">\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Avg. staff salary<\/strong>$118,560\/yr<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Travel rate<\/strong>~$2,422\/week avg.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Job growth<\/strong>6% (registered nurses)<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Education<\/strong>ADN or BSN required<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Certification<\/strong>CCRN strongly preferred<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"wand-spec-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/jobs\/travel\/rn\/icu\">Browse travel ICU jobs &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"spec-midwife\" class=\"wand-specialty\">\n<span class=\"wand-specialty-header\"><span class=\"wand-specialty-num\">4<\/span><span class=\"wand-specialty-title\">Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Certified nurse midwives focus on female reproductive health across the lifespan \u2014 prenatal care, labor management, delivery attendance, postpartum care, and reproductive health screenings. CNMs confirm pregnancies, monitor patients through labor, manage complications, and perform preventive exams. The additional education required to practice midwifery places this specialty firmly in the top tier of RN compensation.<\/p>\n<p>CNMs hold an advanced scope of practice that enables a degree of clinical independence not available to staff RNs. Travel CNM placements are available, though the market is smaller than for ICU or NP travel roles. The 40% projected job growth through 2031 for advanced practice nurses applies broadly across this category.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wand-specialty-meta\">\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Avg. staff salary<\/strong>$111,842\/yr<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Hourly rate<\/strong>~$53.77\/hr<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Job growth<\/strong>40% through 2031<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Education<\/strong>BSN + Master&#8217;s in midwifery<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Certification<\/strong>AMCB certification required<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"wand-spec-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/nurse\/jobs\/search?q=midwife\">Browse travel midwife jobs &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"spec-nicu\" class=\"wand-specialty\">\n<span class=\"wand-specialty-header\"><span class=\"wand-specialty-num\">5<\/span><span class=\"wand-specialty-title\">Neonatal Nurse (NICU RN)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Neonatal nurses care for newborns \u2014 from healthy babies needing routine monitoring to extremely premature infants requiring intensive intervention. Level I neonatal nurses work with healthy newborns; Level II care for babies born up to 8 weeks early; Level III NICU nurses provide care for the most premature and medically complex newborns in intensive care settings. The emotional intensity and technical demands of the NICU command strong compensation at every level.<\/p>\n<p>Travel NICU nurses are consistently sought after \u2014 the combination of specialized skills and a smaller pool of qualified candidates keeps rates strong. NICU experience and neonatal certifications significantly strengthen a candidate&#8217;s position when negotiating travel contracts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wand-specialty-meta\">\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Avg. staff salary<\/strong>$101,920\/yr<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Travel rate<\/strong>~$2,932\/week avg.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Job growth<\/strong>6% (registered nurses)<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Education<\/strong>ADN or BSN required<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-meta-pill\"><strong>Certification<\/strong>NRP required; CCRN-Neonatal desirable<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"wand-spec-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/jobs\/travel\/rn\/nicu\">Browse travel NICU jobs &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wand-divider\" \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/top-5-highest-paying-rn-salaries\/#How_to_choose_the_right_specialty_for_you\" title=\"How to choose the right specialty for you\">How to choose the right specialty for you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/top-5-highest-paying-rn-salaries\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wand-h2 wand-h2-first\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_the_right_specialty_for_you\"><\/span>How to choose the right specialty for you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wand-highlight-box\"><span class=\"wand-step-emph\">Travel nursing amplifies the pay difference between specialties.<\/span> A staff ICU nurse earns significantly more than a staff med-surg nurse \u2014 but a travel ICU nurse in California earns significantly more again. Specialization combined with travel is the fastest path to the top of the RN pay scale.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-note\"><span class=\"wand-step-emph\">Pay is one factor, not the only one.<\/span> The specialty you&#8217;ll do best in long-term is the one where your interests and strengths align with the patient population and work environment \u2014 not just the one with the highest number. A CRNA earning $223K who finds the work unfulfilling is worse positioned than an ICU nurse at $118K who loves what they do and keeps advancing.<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"wand-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wand-faq\">\n<div class=\"wand-faq-item\">\n<p class=\"wand-faq-q\">When should you choose a nursing specialty?<\/p>\n<p class=\"wand-faq-a\">You don&#8217;t have to choose right away. New nurses benefit from completing an externship, internship, or nursing residency that lets them rotate through several departments. Rotating through units builds both skills and perspective \u2014 and nurses who spend time in different environments often make better specialty decisions than those who commit too early. If advanced practice interests you, shadowing a CRNA or NP gives you a clearer picture than any job description will.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-faq-item\">\n<p class=\"wand-faq-q\">What should you consider beyond pay when choosing a specialty?<\/p>\n<p class=\"wand-faq-a\">Patient population (pediatric vs. adult, acute vs. chronic), work setting (bedside vs. clinic vs. OR), the pace of the environment, additional education requirements, and the timeline to reach full competency all matter. ICU nursing delivers high pay faster than CRNA \u2014 which requires 2\u20133 years of additional doctoral education. That time investment needs to be part of the calculation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-faq-item\">\n<p class=\"wand-faq-q\">Will I need additional education for a higher-paying specialty?<\/p>\n<p class=\"wand-faq-a\">Yes, for the top earners. CRNA requires a DNP in nurse anesthesia. NP practice requires at minimum an MSN in an NP specialty, with most programs now offering or requiring a DNP. Nurse midwifery requires a master&#8217;s in midwifery plus the AMCB exam. NICU and ICU nursing require specialized certifications but not additional degrees \u2014 making them the fastest path to a six-figure staff salary for ADN or BSN nurses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-faq-item\">\n<p class=\"wand-faq-q\">How does travel nursing affect specialty pay?<\/p>\n<p class=\"wand-faq-a\">Travel assignments consistently pay more than equivalent staff positions \u2014 typically including a base rate plus tax-free housing and meal stipends on top. The premium is largest in high-demand specialties like CRNA and ICU, and in high-cost states like California. Travel CRNA assignments average around $259,707\/year according to ZipRecruiter \u2014 well above the $223,210 BLS average for staff CRNAs. For specialty nurses open to travel, the pay difference is substantial.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wand-cta\">\n<p>Ready to find travel assignments in your specialty? Browse and compare pay packages from top agencies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/nurse\/jobs\/search\">Browse travel nursing jobs &rarr;<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/travel-nurse-pay\/\" style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4)\">How travel nurse pay works &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Money &amp; Taxes Your choice of nursing specialty is one of the most consequential financial decisions in your career. From CRNA at the top to nurse midwife, the gap between specialties spans more than $100,000 per year \u2014 and travel assignments push those numbers even higher. 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