Support Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does a Support Nurse make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Support Nurse in the United States is $35,274 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,097
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,993 to $38,322
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,917
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Support Nurse Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $38,322 $3,193 $737 $18
Average $35,274 $2,939 $678 $17
25th Percentile $32,993 $2,749 $634 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Support Nurse Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Support Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Support Nurse's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $34,645
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $35,050
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,036
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,170
  • Expert (over 8 years): $36,394
Levels Salary
Entry Level Support Nurse$34,645
Intermediate Level Support Nurse$35,050
Senior Level Support Nurse$36,036
Specialist Level Support Nurse$36,170
Expert Level Support Nurse$36,394
$34,645 0 yr
$35,050 < 2 yrs
$36,036 2-4 yrs
$36,170 5-8 yrs
$36,394 > 8 yrs
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How Do Support Nurse Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Support Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $39,055.
  • California: $38,907.
  • Massachusetts: $38,388.

Top Paying Cities for Support Nurses

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: $44,491
  • San Francisco: $44,053
  • Oakland: $43,076

What Skills Can Increase a Support Nurse's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.33% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 4.24% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
  • Geriatrics (Mentioned in 2.77% Job Postings): Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The term geriatrics originates from the Greek geron meaning "old man", and iatros meaning "healer".
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 3.33%
Long Term Care 4.24%
Geriatrics 2.77%
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 Support Nurse's salary.
  • Organizational Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Organizational Skills
$38,095
8%
Innovation
$37,390
6%
Coordination
$37,390
6%
Integrity
$37,390
6%
Initiative
$37,037
5%
Cardiac
$37,037
5%
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How Education impacts a Support Nurse's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Support Nurses enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Support Nurse with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $32,144 and $34,088).

Support Nurse Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Support Nurse
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 68.5%
Associates 14.6%
Bachelors 12.9%
Masters 1.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Support Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Support Nurse'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Support Nurse

Salaries for a Support Nurse can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,788 in 2023 to around $39,613 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Support Nurse salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Support Nurse Over Time

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2023
$39,788
2024
$40,075
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2024 $40,075
2025 $39,613
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