Neonatology nurse pay
$119,684median posted offer#98 of 379 specialties
Read from 53 live Neonatology postings that state pay — 25% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $93k
- 25th percentile
- $103k
- 75th percentile
- $140k
- 90th percentile
- $166k
Where does your pay sit in Neonatology?
Checked against 53 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $93k
- 25th percentile
- $103k
- 75th percentile
- $140k
- 90th percentile
- $166k
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 Neonatology pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $148,616 | $167k | 7 |
| 2 | California | $137,280 | $149k | 9 |
| 3 | New York | $135,344 | $142k | 5 |
| 4 | Maryland | $115,690 | $146k | 5 |
What to do with this
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Neonatology nurses make?
- Across 53 live Neonatology postings that state pay, the median offer is $119,684 a year. The middle half runs $103,428–$139,568, and the top 10% start at $165,896.
- Does Neonatology pay more than nursing overall?
- Neonatology ranks #98 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 25% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Neonatology nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 Washington ($148,616), #2 California ($137,280), #3 New York ($135,344). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.