The median Charge Nurse salary is $42.50 per hour, or $88,400 per year, based on 1,283 job postings across 84 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$42.50
Median hourly
$88,400
Annual salary
$30-$66
Pay range
84
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Charge Nurse earns $42.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $33.50 and $50.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is steady, with the last 30 days showing 0% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Bridgeport, CONNECTICUT is currently among the highest-paying cities, while San Antonio, TEXAS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
0%
Current median: $41.50/hr
Prior period: $41.50/hr
Job openings
+5.8%
495 recent postings
Previous period: 468 postings
Daily pay signal
$37.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Charge Nurse postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is holding steady across recent listings at about $41.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$29.50
$61,360/yr
Median
$42.50
$88,400/yr
Top earners
$66.00
$137,280/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $41.00/hr | 471 |
Mar 2026 | $42.00/hr | 492 |
Feb 2026 | $47.00/hr | 150 |
Jan 2026 | $43.50/hr | 69 |
Dec 2025 | $41.50/hr | 42 |
Nov 2025 | $68.69/hr | 59 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
10 postings · 7 companies
$32.75
$29-$35
8 postings · 7 companies
$73.19
$66-$74
29 postings · 12 companies
$45.00
$39-$53
35 postings · 4 companies
$41.50
$40-$42
139 postings · 77 companies
$58.00
$43-$71
67 postings · 19 companies
$51.50
$50-$52
23 postings · 15 companies
$71.25
$42-$74
Estimated from national data
~$39.24
—
Estimated from national data
~$40.66
—
15 postings · 9 companies
$42.00
$39-$46
126 postings · 10 companies
$30.00
$28-$50
Estimated from national data
~$42.54
—
Estimated from national data
~$45.49
—
41 postings · 20 companies
$47.00
$45-$50
Estimated from national data
~$40.39
—
12 postings · 7 companies
$40.00
$35-$44
21 postings · 12 companies
$39.50
$35-$48
Estimated from national data
~$40.69
—
Estimated from national data
~$47.81
—
15 postings · 15 companies
$62.90
$61-$64
8 postings · 6 companies
$45.50
$44-$47
12 postings · 6 companies
$41.50
$40-$50
14 postings · 3 companies
$42.00
$36-$49
Estimated from national data
~$47.72
—
Estimated from national data
~$42.61
—
42 postings · 11 companies
$42.50
$35-$47
Estimated from national data
~$45.45
—
9 postings · 5 companies
$32.50
$32-$39
Estimated from national data
~$50.76
—
Estimated from national data
~$44.16
—
9 postings · 6 companies
$54.00
$37-$56
23 postings · 1 companies
$47.00
$47-$47
56 postings · 17 companies
$51.50
$37-$67
26 postings · 9 companies
$43.50
$38-$44
Estimated from national data
~$45.43
—
49 postings · 15 companies
$35.00
$32-$40
13 postings · 12 companies
$30.00
$28-$34
14 postings · 11 companies
$51.96
$41-$68
31 postings · 16 companies
$37.00
$33-$43
8 postings · 4 companies
$39.00
$32-$40
Estimated from national data
~$46.11
—
Estimated from national data
~$42.66
—
5 postings · 5 companies
$32.50
$31-$38
75 postings · 46 companies
$32.00
$29-$38
Estimated from national data
~$48.11
—
Estimated from national data
~$43.02
—
43 postings · 6 companies
$34.50
$34-$41
12 postings · 10 companies
$57.50
$52-$67
Estimated from national data
~$42.81
—
8 postings · 3 companies
$51.00
$51-$54
Estimated from national data
~$50.75
—
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Charge Nurse salaries.
Bridgeport
Connecticut · 14 postings
$73.05/hr
Loma Linda
California · 12 postings
$71.00/hr
Valhalla
New York · 16 postings
$67.00/hr
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Rn · 13 postings
$67.00/hr
Lewiston
Maine · 15 postings
$62.90/hr
San Antonio
Texas · 10 postings
$32.00/hr
Cincinnati
Ohio · 15 postings
$35.50/hr
Little Rock
Arkansas · 15 postings
$41.50/hr
Albuquerque
New Mexico · 18 postings
$47.00/hr
St. Louis
Missouri · 25 postings
$47.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Charge Nurse positions.
Sutter Health
6 postings
$101.50/hr
Solomon Page
9 postings
$76.53/hr
Glc On-the-go
5 postings
$73.13/hr
Loma Linda University Health
14 postings
$71.00/hr
Westchester Medical Center Health Network
16 postings
$67.00/hr
Chsga
85 postings
$27.50/hr
Priority Management
5 postings
$28.00/hr
Ethica
18 postings
$29.50/hr
Touchstone Communities
13 postings
$29.50/hr
The Springs
7 postings
$29.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Lpn Charge Nurse | 76 | $33.00/hr |
| Rn Charge Nurse | 45 | $42.50/hr |
| Charge Nurse | 43 | $42.50/hr |
| Shift/charge Nurse - Lvn/lpn | 39 | $35.00/hr |
| Lvn Charge Nurse | 29 | $30.00/hr |
| Charge Nurse (lpn) | 22 | $29.50/hr |
| Charge Nurse (rn) | 17 | $40.00/hr |
| Operating Room Charge Rn | 16 | $72.97/hr |
| Licensed Practical Charge Nurse (lpn) | 16 | $34.00/hr |
| Charge Rn, Med Surg/ortho | 14 | $62.63/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Charge Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Charge Nurse salary is $42.50 per hour, or $88,400 annually. Pay ranges from $29.50/hr (10th percentile) to $66.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 1,283 job postings, the highest paying states for Charge Nurses include Alaska, Connecticut, Maine. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 1,283 Charge Nurse job postings across 84 states, from 415 different healthcare employers.
Charge Nurse pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Charge Nurse pay is currently stable. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates remained stable.
Charge Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $8.00 to $23.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Bridgeport offer $73.05/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $32.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Charge Nurses typically earn around $29.50 to $33.50 per hour ($61,360 to $69,680 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $42.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 1,283 active postings with listed compensation for Charge Nurse. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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