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10 states where nurses get the best pay

Top 10 States with the Fewest Nurse Job Openings


State Average Annual Job Openings
1. Rhode Island 570
2. New Mexico 520
3. South Dakota 500
4. Montana 420
5. Delaware 410
6. Hawaii 390
7. North Dakota 280
8. Vermont 270
9. Alaska 260
10. Wyoming 210



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