How much does a Dialysis Rn make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dialysis Rn in the United States is $86,817 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Dialysis Rn's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,919
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,905 to $92,629
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,701

Key Factors That Influence Dialysis Rn Salaries

A Dialysis Rn's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Dialysis Rns

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $109,502
  • San Francisco: $108,303
  • Oakland: $106,021

What Skills Can Increase a Dialysis Rn's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 3.23% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 2.61% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Quality Improvement (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): Applying a set of tools, methods, and practices in analyzing the performance and efforts to successfully improve the overall process.
Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 3.23%
CPR 2.61%
Quality Improvement 1.44%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Dialysis Rn's salary.

  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Goal Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Family Education: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Risk Management $94,631
9%
Goal Oriented $92,026
6%
Family Education $92,026
6%

Dialysis Rn Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Dialysis Rn roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Dialysis Rn positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Dialysis Rn as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Dialysis Rn

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$104,181$50.020%

How Education impacts a Dialysis Rn's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Dialysis Rns enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Dialysis Rn with a Associate's Degree is between $89,557 and $94,544).

Dialysis Rn Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Dialysis Rn
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.8%
High School 3.8%
Associates 48.6%
Bachelors 44.1%
Masters 2.8%
Doctorate 0.7%

Dialysis Rn Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dialysis Rn's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$78,905
Average $86,817/year
$92,629
$6,575
Average $7,235/month
$7,719
$1,517
Average $1,670/week
$1,781
$38
Average $42/hour
$45
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $92,629 $7,719 $1,781 $45
Average $86,817 $7,235 $1,670 $42
25th Percentile $78,905 $6,575 $1,517 $38

Most common benefits for Dialysis Rn

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Dialysis Rn

Here are companies hiring for Dialysis Rn and their salaries, click below for more details.

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FAQ about Dialysis Rn

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Dialysis Rn?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Dialysis Rn roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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