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Nurse salary in Australia

How much does a Nurse make in Australia?

Average base salary

$31.39

The average salary for a nurse is $31.39 per hour in Australia. 3.2k salaries reported, updated at 5 December 2023

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Nurses

Perth WA
$34.04 per hour
89 salaries reported
Brisbane QLD
$33.18 per hour
189 salaries reported
Newcastle NSW
$32.15 per hour
203 salaries reported

Melbourne VIC
$32.01 per hour
548 salaries reported
Murwillumbah NSW
$31.52 per hour
12 salaries reported
Sydney NSW
$29.71 per hour
339 salaries reported

Tamworth NSW
$29.69 per hour
28 salaries reported
Wollongong NSW
$29.59 per hour
60 salaries reported
Riverina NSW
$29.06 per hour
119 salaries reported

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How much do similar professions get paid in Australia?

Registered Nurse

Average $44.26 per hour

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Average $80,183 per year

Clinical Nurse

Average $103,129 per year

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Average $75,932 per year

Licensed Practical Nurse

Average $84,672 per year

Registered Nurse - Infusion

Average $41.23 per hour

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