According to ZipRecruiter, one of the largest employment marketplaces in the country, certified registered nurse anesthetists get payed more than any other nursing professionals in 2023. That being said, competing employment marketplace Indeed reported CRNAs as making an entire $100,000 less per year. To cut through the static and provide the best possible breakdown of up-to-date information on what nurses are making in 2023, we have broken down the top five highest paying nursing positions of the year based on ZipRecruiter data, Indeed data and nursing news authority nurse.org.
Certified registered nurse anesthetist
A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice nurse, typically, with four years of critical care training and additional training in anesthesia. CRNAs are often responsible for administering anesthesia, epidurals and nerve blocks. According to ZipRecruiter, CRNAs can make up to $260,000 a year. Precisely, the company pins CRNAs as making an average $225,555.
Indeed, however, reported that CRNAs make an average $152,608 a year within the U.S. right now. According to Nurse.org, CRNAs make about $195,610 per year. Averaging the sources, gets you a salary of $191,257.
Psychiatric nurse practitioner
Psychiatric nurse practitioners evaluate patients to diagnose mental illnesses, prescribe medication and assist in treatment planning for patients. These professionals take home $150,543 a year, Indeed reported. ZipRecruiter placed these nurses’ 2023 salary at a slightly more modest $141,466. Meanwhile, Nurse.org ranks their pay at $113,114.
Intensive care unit (ICU) nurse
Intensive care unit nurses care for patients critically sick or injured, which requires specialized training. According to ZipRecruiter, ICU nurses make a $137,371 a year. Indeed reported ICU nurses as making a similar $130,781 a year in 2023. Nurse.org, however, listed ICU nurses at a lower salary of $120,243.
General nurse practitioner
Nurse practitioners come in a variety of forms, including certified midwife and clinical nurse specialist. General nurse practitioners are capable of prescribing medication, as well as a number of other tasks. According to ZipRecruiter, these health care heroes make $131,405 per year. Indeed has nurse practitioners rated at a $123,441 salary for 2023. And Nurse.org reported general nurse practitioners as making $120,680.
Neonatal intensive care nurse
Neonatal intensive care nurses (NICU RN) work with premature and sick infants within the neonatal intensive care unit of hospitals. Their duties include monitoring newborns and overseeing the operation of equipment utilized in their care. Indeed reported the highest average 2023 salary for NICU RNs at $153,913. ZipRecruiter pinned these nursing specialists at an average salary of $136,005 this year. Nurse.org listed NICU RNs as making a more modest $118,586.
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