--- title: 2024 U.S. RN Pay By Cost of Living description: Explore the 2024 U.S. RN pay adjusted by cost of living across different states. image: https://blog.diversitynursing.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/an%20image%20of%20a%20female%20nurse%20sitting%20at%20a%20desk%20doing%20online%20banking.jpeg --- ![](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/an%20image%20of%20a%20female%20nurse%20sitting%20at%20a%20desk%20doing%20online%20banking.jpeg) ### 2024 U.S. RN Pay By Cost of Living *Posted By* Diversity Nursing Wed, Jun 19, 2024 @ 09:53 AM - - - Registered Nurses (RNs) play a crucial role in the healthcare system, providing vital care and support to patients across the United States. One key aspect that often piques interest is the hourly wages RNs earn in different states. Understanding the variations in RN hourly wages can provide valuable insights into the cost of living and the overall compensation for these essential healthcare professionals. Below are the mean hourly wages for Registered Nurses in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., adjusted for cost of living. [*Becker's Hospital Review*](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/compensation-issues/rn-pay-for-all-50-states-adjusted-by-cost-of-living-2024.html?origin=BHRE&utm_source=BHRE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=9918E9545789B3D) calculated these figures using May 2023 salary [data](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/compensation-issues/rn-average-annual-wage-for-all-50-states-2.html) from BLS and 2024 cost of living index [data](https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/cost-of-living-index-by-state) from the World Population Review.  | **State** | **RN hourly mean wage** | **Cost of living index** | **RN hourly mean wage, adjusted by cost of living** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | California | $66.20 | 134.5 | $49.22 | | Minnesota | $45.59 | 94.1 | $48.45 | | Georgia | $43.27 | 91 | $47.55 | | Oregon | $54.54 | 115.1 | $47.38 | | New Mexico | $44.30 | 94.2 | $47.03 | | Texas | $43.37 | 93 | $46.63 | | Illinois | $42.14 | 90.8 | $46.41 | | Washington | $53.38 | 115.1 | $46.38 | | Nevada | $46.97 | 101.3 | $46.37 | | Oklahoma | $39.48 | 86 | $45.91 | | Michigan | $41.45 | 92.7 | $44.71 | | Delaware | $45.51 | 102.6 | $44.36 | | Wisconsin | $41.93 | 95 | $44.14 | | Wyoming | $40.38 | 92.8 | $43.51 | | Indiana | $39.76 | 91.5 | $43.45 | | Connecticut | $48.96 | 113.1 | $43.29 | | Ohio | $40.59 | 94 | $43.18 | | New Jersey | $49.02 | 114.1 | $42.96 | | Nebraska | $38.36 | 90.1 | $42.57 | | Mississippi | $36.30 | 85.3 | $42.56 | | Pennsylvania | $42.08 | 99 | $42.51 | | Alaska | $52.51 | 124.4 | $42.21 | | Louisiana | $38.83 | 92 | $42.21 | | Missouri | $37.30 | 88.4 | $42.19 | | Kentucky | $39.31 | 93.8 | $41.91 | | Colorado | $44.10 | 105.5 | $41.80 | | Kansas | $36.65 | 87.7 | $41.79 | | Tennessee | $37.61 | 90.4 | $41.60 | | Rhode Island | $45.71 | 110.5 | $41.37 | | North Carolina | $39.68 | 96.1 | $41.29 | | Virginia | $42.48 | 103.1 | $41.20 | | Arizona | $43.96 | 107.2 | $41.01 | | New York | $51.26 | 125.1 | $40.98 | | South Carolina | $39.13 | 96.5 | $40.55 | | West Virginia | $36.53 | 90.3 | $40.45 | | North Dakota | $38.07 | 94.6 | $40.24 | | Iowa | $35.87 | 89.7 | $39.99 | | Florida | $40.75 | 102.3 | $39.83 | | Utah | $39.95 | 101.5 | $39.36 | | Arkansas | $35.05 | 90.3 | $38.82 | | Alabama | $34.31 | 88.8 | $38.64 | | Montana | $39.88 | 103.7 | $38.46 | | Idaho | $39.95 | 106.1 | $37.65 | | New Hampshire | $42.98 | 115 | $37.37 | | Maryland | $44.27 | 119.5 | $37.05 | | Vermont | $42.49 | 114.9 | $36.98 | | Maine | $40.55 | 111.5 | $36.37 | | South Dakota | $33.19 | 93.8 | $35.38 | | Massachusetts | $52.33 | 148.4 | $35.26 | | District of Columbia | $51.37 | 148.7 | $34.55 | | Hawaii | $57.55 | 179 | $32.15 |         Topics : - [RN Salary](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/blog/topic/rn-salary) - [RN salaries](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/blog/topic/rn-salaries) - [RN pay](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/blog/topic/rn-pay) ### Recent Posts [![](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/hubfs/GettyImages-1428257600.jpg) ##### Advancing Mental Health Equity for Every Community Thu, Jul 02, 2026 @ 09:34 AM Every July, the United States observes National Minority Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges experienced by racial and ethnic minority... 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