Geriatric Nurses

Registered nurses had median annual earnings of $86,070 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Salaries ranged from less than $63,720 to more than $132,680. Those working in ambulatory healthcare services earned $81,230, and RNs who worked at nursing care facilities earned $79,280.

Registered nurses who worked in geriatric care earned a median salary of $112,000 in January 2024, a ccording to ZipRecruiter.com. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $79,500, while the top paid 10 percent made more than $160,000 a year.

Salary is determined by many factors, including nursing specialty, education, and place of employment, shift worked, geographical location, and work experience. Flexible schedules and part-time employment opportunities are available for most nurses. Employers usually provide health and life insurance, and some offer educational reimbursements and year-end bonuses to their full-time staff.