As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in New York is $71,533, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,376 weekly, or $5,961 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 New York vary widely, spanning from $57,378 to $87,576. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,124) and 75th percentile ($79,931), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,576 per year. This $15,807 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, New York Correctional Nurse often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $57,378 NY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $64,124 NY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $71,533 NY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $79,931 NY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $87,576 NY September 01, 2026
25% $64,124 10% $57,378 90% $87,576 75% $79,931 $71,533 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $75,656 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $68,840 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $67,756 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $78,303 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $76,083 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $69,990 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $74,704 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $72,889 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $69,673 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $68,508 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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