Nursing Salaries

Depending on where your career leads, career in nursing can be financially rewarding. A post graduate degree in nursing will help to get a greater salary as well as push your career higher. The following chart provides some insight into the salary range for various nursing professions (based on estimated yearly compensation):

Salary Scale
Nursing Professions Salary Range
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $25K-$35K
Registered Nurse $35K-$60K
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) $60K-$75K
Nurse Practioner (NP) $75K-$120K
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $90K-$175K
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) $75K-$90K