SOC 29-1141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Registered Nurses — Glens Falls
Glens Falls, NY · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Registered Nurses in Glens Falls, NY is $104,000 per year, close to the national median of $97,550 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Registered Nurses in Glens Falls, NY is $104,000 per year, close to the national median of $97,550 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $82,610 and $106,720. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $66,380 and the ninetieth at $118,650.
Employment stands at 1,030, or 20.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $119,720. Of the 253 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 28th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,380 | −32.0% |
| 25th | $82,610 | −15.3% |
| Median (50th) | $104,000 | +6.6% |
| 75th | $106,720 | +9.4% |
| 90th | $118,650 | +21.6% |
| Mean | $95,810 | −1.8% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $119,720 | 197,740 | |
| 2 | Kiryas Joel | $102,890 | 5,760 | |
| 3 | Binghamton | $101,720 | 2,570 | |
| 4 | Kingston | $101,030 | 1,000 | |
| 5 | Ithaca | $100,320 | 940 | |
| 6 | Albany | $99,970 | 10,230 | |
| 7 | Buffalo | $99,060 | 13,830 | |
| 8 | Watertown | $96,070 | 900 | |
| 9 | Utica | $94,300 | 2,600 | |
| 10 | Syracuse | $86,960 | 8,180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Glens Falls run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $104,000 buys what $96,386 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$104,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,386US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $104,000 a year, 6.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,380 to $118,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,030 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $119,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Registered Nurses in Glens Falls, NY?
The median annual wage is $104,000, or $50.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $97,550, so pay in Glens Falls, NY is 6.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Glens Falls, NY earns more than $118,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,380 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New York, at $119,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,030 jobs in this occupation in Glens Falls, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data