5 Highest Paying States for Nurses

2. Hawaii

Average Salary:$113,220

In Hawaii, nurses enjoy a lucrative career, with an average annual salary of $113,220, which is fairly higher than the national average of $77,600. However, as the cost of living in Hawaii is quite high, it compensates for the high salary. Nevertheless, the job outlook is promising, which will bring the total number of nurses in Hawaii to over 12,020. Hawaii is one of the top-paying states for both staff and travel nurses.