As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Reno, NV is $67,436, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,297 weekly, or $5,620 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 Reno, NV vary widely, spanning from $54,088 to $82,569. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,449) and 75th percentile ($75,357), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,569 per year. This $14,908 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, Reno Correctional Nurse often earn 1.2% higher than national averages. However, Reno currently ranks 337 statewide 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 $54,088 Reno, NV July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $60,449 Reno, NV July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $67,436 Reno, NV July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $75,357 Reno, NV July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $82,569 Reno, NV July 01, 2026
25% $60,449 10% $54,088 90% $82,569 75% $75,357 $67,436 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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  1. This Job:

    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Correctional Nurse in Reno, NV. The base salary for Correctional Nurse ranges from $60,449 to $75,357 with the average base salary of $67,436. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,974 to $76,987 with the average total cash compensation of $68,913.

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About Reno, Nevada    Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

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