What are the main factors that influence a Triage Nurse's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Triage Nurse's salary?

A Triage Nurse's salary grows with experience: a Triage Nurse (4-7 years)earns $89,836, a Nursing Supervisor - Phone Triage (7+ years)earns $98,137, a Nursing Manager - Phone Triage (7+ years)earns $113,279, a Nurse Director - Phone Triage (7+ years)earns $147,033,

What are the highest paying states for a Triage Nurse?

Triage Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Triage Nurse roles are District of Columbia $98,775, California $98,400, Massachusetts $97,089. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Triage Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Triage Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Nursing Manager - Phone Triage: $110,301; Nursing Supervisor - Phone Triage: $95,557; Phone Triage Nurse: $88,369; Registered Nurse (RN), Telephone Triage: $87,480; Registered Nurse - Phone Triage: $87,474.

How do different companies affect a Triage Nurse's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Triage Nurse roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Triage Nurse Salary in the United States

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

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Triage Nurse in the United States is $89,211 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,395
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,217 to $97,683
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,027

10% $72,027

50% (Median) $89,211

90% $105,395

Triage Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,683	$8,140	$1,879	$47
Average	$89,211	$7,434	$1,716	$43
25th Percentile	$80,217	$6,685	$1,543	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Triage Nurse Salaries

A Triage Nurse'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.

How Do Triage 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 Triage Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,775.
California: $98,400.
Massachusetts: $97,089.

District of Columbia $98,775 California $98,400 Massachusetts $97,089 Washington $96,732 New Jersey $96,696 Alaska $96,571 Connecticut $95,340 New York $94,840

Hawaii $93,244 Rhode Island $92,494 Maryland $91,986 Minnesota $91,290 Colorado $91,022 Illinois $90,933 Oregon $90,594 Delaware $90,344

New Hampshire $90,187 Virginia $89,836 Pennsylvania $88,810 Nevada $88,292 North Dakota $88,123 Michigan $87,855 Wisconsin $87,757 Vermont $87,561

Texas $87,017 Maine $86,981 Arizona $86,927 Ohio $86,865 Georgia $86,044 Indiana $85,634 Wyoming $85,554 Utah $85,429

Iowa $85,375 Kansas $84,947 Louisiana $84,822 North Carolina $84,777 Missouri $84,760 Florida $84,412 Montana $84,224 Nebraska $84,046

Kentucky $83,948 South Carolina $83,591 Tennessee $83,368 Idaho $83,279 New Mexico $82,627 Oklahoma $82,485 Alabama $81,958 South Dakota $81,075

Arkansas $80,593 West Virginia $80,335 Mississippi $79,559

Top Paying Cities for Triage 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: $112,522
San Francisco: $111,290
Oakland: $108,945

San Jose, CA $112,522

San Francisco, CA $111,290

Oakland, CA $108,945

New York, NY $102,717

Paramus, NJ $101,468

Queens Village, NY $101,463

Passaic, NJ $101,379

Bergenfield, NJ $101,371

Stamford, CT $101,174

Huntington, NY $101,138

Newark, NJ $100,479

Bridgeport, CT $100,290

Vallejo, CA $100,113

New Brunswick, NJ $100,077

Petaluma, CA $100,024

Middlesex, NJ $99,854

Somerset, NJ $99,792

Santa Cruz, CA $99,676

Boston, MA $99,131

Monterey, CA $98,818

Seattle, WA $98,614

Santa Rosa, CA $98,596

Los Angeles, CA $98,569

Juneau, AK $98,338

Washington, DC $98,239

Orange, CA $97,922

Santa Ana, CA $97,686

Long Beach, CA $97,597

Anaheim, CA $97,579

Anchorage, AK $97,535

Santa Maria, CA $97,267

Everett, WA $97,249

Danbury, CT $96,935

Bremerton, WA $96,812

Tacoma, WA $96,491

New Suffolk, NY $96,489

Sacramento, CA $96,464

Santa Barbara, CA $96,366

Trenton, NJ $96,268

San Diego, CA $96,268

Brockton, MA $96,170

Fairbanks, AK $95,951

Lompoc, CA $95,724

Lowell, MA $95,651

Ventura, CA $95,634

Nashua, NH $95,617

Stockton, CA $95,608

Modesto, CA $94,956

Poughkeepsie, NY $94,760

Olympia, WA $94,591

Kennewick, WA $94,591

New Haven, CT $94,555

Lawrence, MA $94,234

Hartford, CT $94,145

Riverside, CA $94,127

New Bedford, MA $94,038

Richland, WA $94,038

Bakersfield, CA $93,913

San Bernardino, CA $93,877

New Britain, CT $93,868

Atlantic City, NJ $93,868

New London, CT $93,832

Norwich, CT $93,806

Portsmouth, NH $93,788

Boulder, CO $93,599

Portland, OR $93,475

Worcester, MA $93,467

Minneapolis, MN $93,190

Philadelphia, PA $93,065

Honolulu, HI $92,771

Saint Paul, MN $92,728

Vineland, NJ $92,708

Providence, RI $92,450

Chicago, IL $92,191

Bellingham, WA $92,084

Springfield, MA $92,012

Baltimore, MD $91,986

Chico, CA $91,763

Pittsfield, MA $91,522

Manchester, NH $91,352

Spokane, WA $90,960

Denver, CO $90,951

Albany, NY $90,532

Troy, NY $90,496

Nassau, NY $90,400

Schenectady, NY $90,308

Wilmington, DE $90,237

Burlington, VT $90,112

Salem, OR $90,077

Portland, ME $89,800

Yakima, WA $89,711

Rochester, MN $89,434

Reno, NV $89,390

Fresno, CA $89,390

Milwaukee, WI $89,309

Detroit, MI $89,220

Ann Arbor, MI $89,205

Allentown, PA $89,193

Colorado Springs, CO $89,042

Syracuse, NY $88,997

Carson City, NV $88,997

Houston, TX $88,872

Eugene, OR $88,828

Gary, IN $88,721

Springfield, OR $88,649

Bismarck, ND $88,631

Galveston, TX $88,569

Medford, OR $88,435

Fort Collins, CO $88,399

Concord, NH $88,355

Austin, TX $88,328

Mesa, AZ $88,141

Reading, PA $88,132

Phoenix, AZ $88,123

Dallas, TX $88,096

Saint Cloud, MN $88,010

Madison, WI $87,891

Utica, NY $87,650

Rochester, NY $87,507

Des Moines, IA $87,498

Raleigh, NC $87,489

Atlanta, GA $87,356

Battle Creek, MI $87,329

Salt Lake City, UT $87,302

Lancaster, PA $87,168

Harrisburg, PA $87,043

Kansas City, MO $86,954

Champaign, IL $86,936

Kansas City, KS $86,936

Fort Worth, TX $86,927

Columbus, OH $86,912

Boca Raton, FL $86,892

Pittsburgh, PA $86,856

Richmond, VA $86,820

Indianapolis, IN $86,802

Cleveland, OH $86,794

Las Vegas, NV $86,687

Cincinnati, OH $86,687

Petersburg, VA $86,553

Huntsville, AL $86,419

Lansing, MI $86,359

Lebanon, PA $86,348

Pueblo, CO $86,339

Appleton, WI $86,312

Buffalo, NY $86,276

Dayton, OH $86,249

Racine, WI $86,232

Charlotte, NC $86,223

Saint Louis, MO $86,196

York, PA $86,142

Elkhart, IN $86,142

Gastonia, NC $86,125

Billings, MT $86,104

Beaumont, TX $86,080

Lorain, OH $86,062

Benton Harbor, MI $86,044

Toledo, OH $86,026

Binghamton, NY $85,982

Rock Hill, SC $85,973

Rockford, IL $85,928

Springfield, IL $85,893

Elyria, OH $85,884

Fargo, ND $85,884

Flagstaff, AZ $85,821

Fort Lauderdale, FL $85,768

Duluth, MN $85,714

Miami, FL $85,714

Cheyenne, WY $85,652

Grand Forks, ND $85,652

Bangor, ME $85,455

Cedar Rapids, IA $85,357

Durham, NC $85,320

Louisville, KY $85,313

Grand Rapids, MI $85,295

Hialeah, FL $85,286

Casper, WY $85,161

Scranton, PA $85,054

New Orleans, LA $85,027

Virginia Beach, VA $85,018

Akron, OH $84,974

Peoria, IL $84,858

Sarasota, FL $84,840

Nashville, TN $84,777

Omaha, NE $84,777

Green Bay, WI $84,777

Baton Rouge, LA $84,733

Charleston, SC $84,715

Jamestown, NY $84,670

Davenport, IA $84,670

Tucson, AZ $84,626

Saint Petersburg, FL $84,572

Tampa, FL $84,554

Evansville, IN $84,501

Port Arthur, TX $84,501

Bradenton, FL $84,465

Santa Fe, NM $84,305

Orlando, FL $84,144

Clearwater, FL $84,117

Canton, OH $83,930

La Crosse, WI $83,930

Albuquerque, NM $83,876

Newport News, VA $83,867

High Point, NC $83,841

Ogden, UT $83,805

Corpus Christi, TX $83,734

Norfolk, VA $83,680

Laramie, WY $83,680

Rock Island, IL $83,627

Saginaw, MI $83,609

Jacksonville, FL $83,600

Salisbury, NC $83,582

Boise, ID $83,564

Moline, IL $83,520

Fort Myers, FL $83,493

Memphis, TN $83,475

Tulsa, OK $83,430

Waterloo, IA $83,377

Spartanburg, SC $83,288

Lincoln, NE $83,243

Fort Wayne, IN $83,225

Provo, UT $83,216

Cedar Falls, IA $83,109

San Antonio, TX $83,073

Greensboro, NC $83,038

South Bend, IN $83,029

Savannah, GA $82,931

Muskegon, MI $82,895

Birmingham, AL $82,886

Winston Salem, NC $82,842

Lake Charles, LA $82,627

Anderson, IN $82,610

Lexington, KY $82,583

Augusta, GA $82,556

Greenville, SC $82,556

Lima, OH $82,485

Wichita, KS $82,476

Tuscaloosa, AL $82,476

Columbia, SC $82,395

Springfield, OH $82,378

Asheville, NC $82,235

Bloomington, IN $82,172

Knoxville, TN $81,851

Shreveport, LA $81,842

Wilmington, NC $81,726

Roanoke, VA $81,726

Topeka, KS $81,566

Frankfort, KY $81,556

Oklahoma City, OK $81,494

Chillicothe, OH $81,459

Longview, TX $81,450

Melbourne, FL $81,441

Sioux Falls, SD $81,298

Mobile, AL $81,289

Terre Haute, IN $81,254

Altoona, PA $81,200

Amarillo, TX $81,138

Killeen, TX $81,111

Fayetteville, AR $81,039

Chattanooga, TN $81,013

Sioux City, IA $80,932

Idaho Falls, ID $80,915

Lynchburg, VA $80,843

Gainesville, FL $80,727

Portsmouth, OH $80,683

Little Rock, AR $80,665

Lafayette, LA $80,629

Youngstown, OH $80,629

Daytona Beach, FL $80,576

Clarksville, TN $80,567

Pensacola, FL $80,558

Temple, TX $80,551

Hopkinsville, KY $80,290

Erie, PA $80,272

Florence, SC $80,237

Charleston, WV $80,094

Great Falls, MT $80,049

Macon, GA $79,924

Tallahassee, FL $79,915

Fayetteville, NC $79,898

Waco, TX $79,880

Helena, MT $79,817

Pine Bluff, AR $79,783

Vincennes, IN $79,675

Lubbock, TX $79,639

Alamogordo, NM $79,585

Twin Falls, ID $79,505

Rapid City, SD $79,478

Jackson, MS $79,318

Huntington, WV $79,311

Greenville, MS $79,309

Parkersburg, WV $79,218

Montgomery, AL $79,202

Wichita Falls, TX $79,112

Springfield, MO $79,112

Biloxi, MS $79,068

Monroe, LA $78,979

Johnstown, PA $78,916

Sumter, SC $78,881

Columbus, GA $78,872

Pascagoula, MS $78,702

Abilene, TX $78,702

Kingsport, TN $78,470

Albany, GA $78,470

Gulfport, MS $78,443

Alexandria, LA $78,149

Fort Smith, AR $77,926

El Paso, TX $77,685

Las Cruces, NM $77,284

Harlingen, TX $77,057

Pocatello, ID $77,043

Florence, AL $76,927

Brownsville, TX $76,909

Mcallen, TX $76,722

Dothan, AL $76,597

Columbus, MS $76,067

Altus, OK $75,651

Lawton, OK $75,482

Pierre, SD $75,160

What Skills Can Increase a Triage Nurse's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Accountability (Mentioned in 4.87% Job Postings): Setting and holding oneself and others to stated expectations by associating tasks with our business's mission, values, and goals.
Nursing Practice (Mentioned in 2.74% Job Postings): Nursing practice may be work experience that is direct and/or indirect patient care in clinical practice, nursing administration, education, research, or consultation in the specialty represented by the credential.
Data Collection (Mentioned in 1.66% Job Postings): Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences, humanities, and business. While methods vary by discipline, the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same. The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Accountability	4.87%
Nursing Practice	2.74%
Data Collection	1.66%

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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 Triage Nurse's salary.

Collective Bargaining: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Staff Development: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Family Education: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Collective Bargaining	$105,269	18%
Staff Development	$101,701	14%
Family Education	$97,240	9%

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Triage Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Triage Nurse roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 50% above the average. Conversely, Triage Nurse positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Triage Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Triage Nurse

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$133,817	$64.0	50%

How Education impacts a Triage Nurse's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Triage Nurses 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 Triage Nurse with a Associate's Degree is between $84,346 and $88,790).

Triage Nurse Salaries by Degree Level

$90,400
$89,600
$88,700
$87,800
$87,000
$86,100
$85,300
$84,400

Typical Education for Triage Nurse
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	3.1%
High School	3.1%
Associates	62.5%
Bachelors	34.4%
Masters	0.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Triage Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Triage 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.

$80,217

Average $89,211/year

$97,683

$6,685

Average $7,434/month

$8,140

$1,543

Average $1,716/week

$1,879

$39

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,683	$8,140	$1,879	$47
Average	$89,211	$7,434	$1,716	$43
25th Percentile	$80,217	$6,685	$1,543	$39

Salary Trends for Triage Nurse

Salaries for a Triage Nurse can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $85,410 in 2023 to around $85,174 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Triage Nurse salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Triage Nurse Over Time

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2023	$85,410
2024	$85,621
2025	$85,174
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Most common benefits for Triage Nurse

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Common company salaries for Triage Nurse

Here are companies hiring for Triage Nurse and their salaries, click below for more details.

N $97,099/per year

New York Police Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $95,962/per year

State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $94,615/per year

US Department of Transportation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $93,141/per year

US General Services Administration Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $92,342/per year

Los Angeles County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

D $92,011/per year

Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,967/per year

US Department of Commerce Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,755/per year

US Department of Energy Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

F $91,673/per year

Federal Bureau of Investigation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $90,276/per year

Naval Sea Systems Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,975/per year

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $88,721/per year

San Diego County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,664/per year

The TTB Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $87,569/per year

Lutheran Services Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

M $85,066/per year

Maryland Inc Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $83,780/per year

State University of New York Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $82,969/per year

New York State Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

P $82,703/per year

Puerto Rico Department of Education Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $80,526/per year

US Central Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

H $80,286/per year

Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $79,270/per year

Air Force Reserve Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $78,505/per year

American Automobile Association (AAA) Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $76,678/per year

State of Florida - Department of Health Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $75,183/per year

New York State Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $75,106/per year

State University System of Florida Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

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Key Factors That Influence Triage Nurse Salaries

How Do Triage Nurse Salaries Vary from State to State?

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

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The top paying industry for a Triage Nurse

How Education impacts a Triage Nurse's Salary?

Triage Nurse Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Triage Nurse

Triage Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

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Average Annual Salary of Triage Nurse Over Time

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

Key Factors That Influence Triage Nurse Salaries

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Top Paying Cities for Triage Nurses

What Skills Can Increase a Triage Nurse's Salary?

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Triage Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for a Triage Nurse

How Education impacts a Triage Nurse's Salary?

Triage Nurse Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Triage Nurse

Triage Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

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