ED - Emergency Department nurse pay
$133,983median posted offer#42 of 379 specialties
Read from 54 live ED - Emergency Department postings that state pay — 40% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $125k
- 25th percentile
- $128k
- 75th percentile
- $144k
- 90th percentile
- $148k
Where does your pay sit in ED - Emergency Department?
Checked against 54 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $125k
- 25th percentile
- $128k
- 75th percentile
- $144k
- 90th percentile
- $148k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Where ED - Emergency Department pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $143,936 | $148k | 16 |
| 2 | California | $129,792 | $174k | 21 |
| 3 | Texas | $124,800 | $125k | 10 |
What to do with this
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do ED - Emergency Department nurses make?
- Across 54 live ED - Emergency Department postings that state pay, the median offer is $133,983 a year. The middle half runs $128,170–$143,936, and the top 10% start at $148,210.
- Does ED - Emergency Department pay more than nursing overall?
- ED - Emergency Department ranks #42 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 40% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay ED - Emergency Department nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 Massachusetts ($143,936), #2 California ($129,792), #3 Texas ($124,800). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.