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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 22,466 positions with reported compensation (16% of all Nurse listings).

10th percentile

£22,041

25th percentile

£26,499

Median (50th)

£30,387

75th percentile

£40,910

90th percentile

£48,309

Average salary: £33,578

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Nursing

Patient Care

BLS

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	1,945	£32,073	£28,000 – £45,000	–	15	223
Saint Louis, MO	1,245	$64,500	$20,000 – $94,276	1%	15	345
Washington DC	1,236	$100,000	$84,825 – $145,000	1%	15	115
Houston, TX	899	$109,500	$66,424 – $109,500	–	15	30
Boston, MA	866	$118,435	$89,500 – $131,721	1%	15	17
New Haven, CT	688	$87,035	$87,035 – $102,000	–	15	3
Asheville, NC	674	$77,200	$77,200 – $77,200	–	15	1
Chicago, IL	631	$96,429	$84,235 – $110,250	1%	15	38
San Antonio, TX	626	$109,500	$50,000 – $123,800	–	15	111
Nashville, TN	616	$82,342	$76,745 – $125,000	–	15	8
Oklahoma City, OK	591	$74,250	$15,000 – $115,000	–	15	40
dubai	575	AED 100,000	AED 70,000 – AED 167,000	–	15	331
Atlanta, GA	565	$109,500	$78,500 – $122,500	–	15	36
Dallas, TX	555	$80,000	$60,000 – $97,113	–	15	10
Albuquerque, NM	529	$20,000	$15,000 – $109,625	–	15	158
Columbus, OH	527	$82,000	$72,000 – $102,518	1%	15	29
Rochester, NY	506	$112,500	$94,500 – $125,000	–	15	27
abu dhabi	490	AED 95,000	AED 60,000 – AED 150,000	–	15	284
Cleveland, OH	474	$60,000	$30,000 – $83,018	–	15	6
Jacksonville, FL	473	$107,150	$82,250 – $124,100	1%	15	27

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Nurse openings globally.

AHS Staffing 1,574 jobs

Care Team Solutions 897 jobs

GHR Healthcare 751 jobs

Locum Meds 649 jobs

Houston Methodist 392 jobs

Atlas MedStaff 300 jobs

Advantis Medical 283 jobs

Health Advocates Network 278 jobs

Mercy 249 jobs

Boston Medical Center 189 jobs

BJC Healthcare 169 jobs

Bestica 164 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Nurses work

United States 111,764 jobs United Kingdom 26,443 jobs UAE 1,501 jobs Germany 128 jobs

Nurse Job Market Overview (2026)

The Nurse job market is exceptionally active, with 139,836 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 21,515 new positions were posted (12,869 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Nurse positions is £30,387, with the middle 50% of earners making between £26,499 and £40,910. Top earners (90th percentile) command £48,309 or more. Note that 84% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Boston, MA at $118,435 median, while Albuquerque, NM offers $20,000.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Nurse positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (1,475 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, and BLS. 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 139,836 positions and get matched based on your experience, preferred location, and salary expectations.

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