The Average Salary of a Baby Nurse

As of January 2010, the average U.S. salary for a baby nurse, also known as a pediatric nurse, is $64,769, according to Indeed.com. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, pediatric nurses are Registered Nurses who specialize in the provision of health care to children and adolescents.

  1. Northeast

    • According to Indeed.com, pediatric nurses in New York, New York earn $89,000 annually, while those in Portland, Maine earn $42,000. Pediatric nurses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earn $65,000 annually.

    Southeast

    • According to Indeed.com, pediatric nurses in Atlanta, Georgia earn $75,000 annually, while those in Jacksonville, Florida and Richmond, Virginia earn $65,000.

    Midwest

    • According to Indeed.com, pediatric nurses in Chicago, Illinois earn $71,000 annually, while those in Topeka, Kansas earn $59,000. Pediatric nurses in Des Moines, Iowa earn $61,000 annually.

    Southwest

    • According to Indeed.com, pediatric nurses in Phoenix, Arizona earn $60,000 annually, while those in San Antonio, Texas earn $59,000.

    West

    • According to Indeed.com, pediatric nurses in Los Angeles, California earn $70,000 annually, while those in Seattle, Washington earn $61,000.

    Job Outlook

    • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states employment opportunities for registered nurses overall are expected to increase by 22% between 2008 and 2018. This growth rate is higher than the average across all occupations. Although job growth will not increase at this rate in every area of the industry, pediatric nurses with a bachelor's degree or higher will fare better than those with an associate's degree.

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