Nurse Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 14,556 positions with reported compensation (24% of all Nurse listings).

10th percentile

£22,000

25th percentile

£25,034

Median (50th)

£29,146

75th percentile

£37,697

90th percentile

£48,262

Average salary: £32,312

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Nurse job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Nursing

Patient Care

BLS

CPR

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Nurse opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Remote %	Companies	New (7d)
London	1,574	£32,000	£25,000 – £40,000	–	15	118
Manchester	966	£28,000	£25,000 – £32,000	–	15	43
Albuquerque, NM	722	$16,000	$15,000 – $20,000	–	15	413
Columbus, OH	709	$111,742	$80,580 – $181,795	–	15	93
Rochester, NY	648	$80,000	$80,000 – $97,500	–	14	45
dubai	546	AED 110,000	AED 72,000 – AED 167,000	–	15	152
Saint Louis, MO	541	$20,000	$15,000 – $64,500	–	15	284
Houston, TX	450	$88,583	$67,470 – $107,125	–	15	16
abu dhabi	395	AED 100,000	AED 66,960 – AED 134,000	–	15	78
New York, NY	376	$115,494	$88,846 – $133,706	2%	15	95
Boston, MA	331	$122,000	$106,700 – $142,800	2%	15	17
Atlanta, GA	273	$98,248	$98,248 – $122,812	1%	15	64
Washington DC	262	$100,000	$99,750 – $136,775	1%	15	121
Chicago, IL	256	$125,000	$98,219 – $125,000	1%	15	73
Santa Fe, NM	226	$113,000	$113,000 – $113,000	–	9	218
Tyler, TX	226	$29,146	$25,034 – $37,697	–	8	92
Rio Rancho, NM	208	$113,000	$113,000 – $113,000	–	4	195
Utica, NY	200	$104,000	$104,000 – $104,000	–	8	24
Bakersfield, CA	199	$136,500	$136,500 – $136,500	1%	5	4
Los Lunas, NM	191	$113,000	$113,000 – $113,000	1%	2	191

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Nurse openings globally.

Locum Meds 978 jobs

University of New Mexico - Hospitals 941 jobs

Houston Methodist 302 jobs

Pulse Healthcare 274 jobs

Ardent Health 261 jobs

BJC HealthCare 183 jobs

Mount Sinai Health System 148 jobs

Boston Medical Center 135 jobs

Healthforce 122 jobs

Carenest Health Services 112 jobs

vTech Solution 95 jobs

SGS Consulting 89 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Nurses work

United States 39,049 jobs United Kingdom 21,107 jobs UAE 1,380 jobs Germany 146 jobs

Nurse Job Market Overview (2026)

The Nurse job market is highly active, with 61,682 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 25,371 new positions were posted (15,130 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Nurse positions is £29,146, with the middle 50% of earners making between £25,034 and £37,697. Top earners (90th percentile) command £48,262 or more. Note that 76% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Bakersfield, CA at $136,500 median, while Albuquerque, NM offers $16,000.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Nurse positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (744 listings). This role typically requires on-site presence, though select employers are offering flexible arrangements.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Nurse roles are Nursing, Patient Care, BLS, and CPR. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

Start by reviewing our Nurse resume example to see what top candidates include. Pair it with a strong cover letter tailored to your target company. Then use JobsChat AI to search all 61,682 positions and get matched based on your experience, preferred location, and salary expectations.

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