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May 2025 BLS data · live take-home
Registered Nurses Salary in New York
The median annual salary for registered nurses in New York is $109,440, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.
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Salary breakdown
Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.
Take-home per check
2026 rates · biweekly
Gross pay (per check)$4,209
Federal income tax-$586
Social Security-$261
Medicare-$61
State income tax (NY)-$208
Net take-home$3,092
Annual net: $80,404Effective rate: 26.5%
Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and New York state rules; local taxes excluded.
Registered Nurses pay across New York scenarios
The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in New York earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the New York paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.
Official New York wage range
These are published annual BLS thresholds, not entry-level and maximum salaries. Employer, experience, specialty and metro area can materially change an offer.
| P10 | P25 | P50 median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $79,760 | $94,840 | $109,440 | $129,660 | $157,090 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median Registered Nurses salary in New York?
The median annual salary for registered nurses in New York is $109,440 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and New York state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $3,092 per biweekly check.
How much does a registered nurses take home in New York after taxes?
On the median salary of $109,440, a single filer in New York takes home approximately $3,092 every two weeks ($4,209 gross). The effective tax rate is 26.5%.
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