Memory Care nurse pay
$82,160median posted offer#357 of 379 specialties
Read from 47 live Memory Care postings that state pay — 14% below the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $48k
- 25th percentile
- $58k
- 75th percentile
- $94k
- 90th percentile
- $117k
Where does your pay sit in Memory Care?
Checked against 47 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $48k
- 25th percentile
- $58k
- 75th percentile
- $94k
- 90th percentile
- $117k
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 Memory Care pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $90,480 | $92k | 5 |
| 2 | Washington | $83,200 | $110k | 11 |
| 3 | Illinois | $79,040 | $98k | 5 |
What to do with this
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Memory Care nurses make?
- Across 47 live Memory Care postings that state pay, the median offer is $82,160 a year. The middle half runs $57,720–$94,300, and the top 10% start at $116,600.
- Does Memory Care pay more than nursing overall?
- Memory Care ranks #357 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 14% below the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Memory Care nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 Wisconsin ($90,480), #2 Washington ($83,200), #3 Illinois ($79,040). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.