Should nurses get paid less than tech workers? Based on the data, they largely do

Nurse pulls cash out of the front pocket of their scrubs. (Credit: Getty Images)

During and following the pandemic, increased attention was placed on the nursing profession. While the world can agree they deserved to be paid well and respected, there remains high burnout in the field—which in part has led to a shortage of nurses in many communities.

For those who are eager to take on the challenging—yet rewarding—field of nursing, obtaining a master’s in nursing or nurse practitioning can be one way to stick out from the pack, especially if you are eager to work at one of the nation’s best hospitals. But before you get started, you are probably wondering: how much in salary can you earn as a nurse? Here’s everything you need to know.