According to Nurse.org, the five highest paying nurse positions alone would pay a combined salary of nearly $700,000 next year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses usually make around $81,220 per year. However, that pay amount can easily double — depending on what specialty the nurse is working in. In 2024, the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will be the highest paid nursing profession.
For all of the health care heroes out there seeking a six-figure salary, these are the highest paying positions to look out for next year:
Certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA)
Earning a whopping $203,090 per year, CRNAs are expected to earn top dollar in 2024. With an hourly wage of roughly $97.64, these health care heroes prepare and administer anesthesia to patients. The high-paying profession is also growing. Over the next decade, the career path is expected to grow by 9%.
Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) Nurse
Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses will make the second most among nurses in 2024, earning wages of $136,592. These health care heroes care for sick babies, premature newborns and infants dealing with birth defects.
Pain management nurse
Pain management nurses will make the third most among nurses in 2024, earning $124,006 per year. These nurses work with patients suffering from chronic pain and collaborate with health care teams identify causes of pain in patients and their best treatment strategies.
General nurse practitioner
General nurse practitioners will make the fourth most among nurses next year. Making nearly as much as their pain management counterparts, general nurse practitioners will make roughly $121,610 next year. At an equivalent hourly wage of $59, this profession is expected to grow considerably through 2032. Over the next decade, the career path’s job outlook is anticipated to grow by 45%.
For the full list, visit Nurse.org.
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