Oncology nurse pay
$105,134median posted offer#179 of 379 specialties
Read from 275 live Oncology postings that state pay — 10% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $85k
- 25th percentile
- $95k
- 75th percentile
- $126k
- 90th percentile
- $152k
Where does your pay sit in Oncology?
Checked against 275 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $85k
- 25th percentile
- $95k
- 75th percentile
- $126k
- 90th percentile
- $152k
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 Oncology pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $148,616 | $161k | 17 |
| 2 | California | $145,080 | $213k | 34 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $143,936 | $154k | 10 |
| 4 | New York | $118,370 | $149k | 16 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $111,311 | $124k | 18 |
| 6 | Maryland | $105,134 | $115k | 12 |
| 7 | Texas | $104,998 | $147k | 17 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $104,780 | $122k | 9 |
| 9 | Virginia | $99,206 | $137k | 6 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $96,970 | $120k | 9 |
| 11 | Georgia | $96,554 | $99k | 5 |
| 12 | Arizona | $96,387 | $107k | 12 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $96,200 | $117k | 18 |
| 14 | Colorado | $94,640 | $128k | 9 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $92,300 | $99k | 13 |
| 16 | Florida | $91,114 | $135k | 11 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $90,416 | $125k | 6 |
| 18 | Ohio | $90,376 | $126k | 9 |
What the work is like and the way in: Oncology guide
What to do with this
- See the rolesSee Oncology jobsEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
- Offer in hand?Review an offerTurn it into a full-year number, see what it's worth where you'd live, and compare offers side by side.
- 3-minute PULSEFind the work that brings out your bestPay is one axis. Your pace, decision style, connection, scope, and energy rhythm shape the rest.
- CommunityAsk nurses what they really take homeDifferentials, ratios, and the offer nobody posts. Bring your number and compare notes.
Want the craft behind the numbers — differentials, negotiating, travel packages? Read the pay & salary guides.
Questions nurses ask
- How much do Oncology nurses make?
- Across 275 live Oncology postings that state pay, the median offer is $105,134 a year. The middle half runs $95,332–$125,868, and the top 10% start at $152,196.
- Does Oncology pay more than nursing overall?
- Oncology ranks #179 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 10% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Oncology nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 Washington ($148,616), #2 California ($145,080), #3 Massachusetts ($143,936). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.