As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Nevada is $66,594, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,281 weekly, or $5,550 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Nevada vary widely, spanning from $53,416 to $81,529. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,696) and 75th percentile ($74,412), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,529 per year. This $14,716 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Nevada Correctional Nurse often earn 1.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Nevada currently ranks 20 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $53,416 NV September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $59,696 NV September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $66,594 NV September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $74,412 NV September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $81,529 NV September 01, 2026
25% $59,696 10% $53,416 90% $81,529 75% $74,412 $66,594 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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State of Nevada ([nv.gov](https://nv.gov/)) - Carson City, NV

Registered Nurse - Correctional - $1,872 per week

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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Sun Valley, NV Avg. Salary $69,211 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamo, NV Avg. Salary $69,067 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amargosa Valley, NV Avg. Salary $69,129 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Austin, NV Avg. Salary $69,021 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Baker, NV Avg. Salary $68,767 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Battle Mountain, NV Avg. Salary $69,118 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Beatty, NV Avg. Salary $69,146 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Blue Diamond, NV Avg. Salary $67,206 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Boulder City, NV Avg. Salary $67,291 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Bunkerville, NV Avg. Salary $68,703 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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