Best & Worst States for Nurses (2024)
Wallet Hub, April 30, 2024
Nurses are some of the unsung heroes of our society, working long hours in hazardous conditions in order to make sure the public stays healthy. Despite the difficulties of the occupation, nurses are generally well-rewarded for their life-saving work. Nursing is one of the most lucrative careers, with a mean annual wage of more than $94,000 and one of the lowest unemployment rates in the U.S.
WalletHub took stock of the nursing industry to help nurses, particularly new graduates, pick the best place to live. We did so by comparing the 50 states across 20 key metrics ranging from job openings for nurses per capita and average salaries to mandatory overtime restrictions and the quality of nursing homes.
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| Overall Rank |
50 |
| State |
Hawaii |
| Total Score |
41.37 |
| Opportunity & Competition Rank |
50 |
| Work Environment Rank |
34 |
| Nursing-Job Openings per Capita |
47 |
| Annual Nursing Salary (Adjusted for Cost of Living) |
50 |
| Health-Care Facilities per Capita |
47 |
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