The average salary for a nurse typically rises if you spend more years in nursing school. For example, you can become a nursing assistant in a matter of months, but you’ll earn the least among ...

Bridgette May, a certified school nurse in the Erie City School District, speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol on March 26, 2019. "Becoming a school nurse was like a dream come true ...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse midwives can actually make considerably more than the average $124,020 salary. In 2023, the 10% highest paid pros took home $177,530.