Private duty nursing (hourly shifts): Medicaid rates by state

43 states publish a Medicaid rate for private duty nursing (hourly shifts), compared at the rn level. The median is $54.84 per hour; per hour, rates range from $8.92 in Oklahoma to $254.03 in Utah.

States: 43
Median per hour: $54.84
Highest: $254.03Utah
Lowest: $8.92Oklahoma
Rates on file: 2,021

Private duty nursing (hourly shifts): highest and lowest states

Headline rate per state for the same provider level, converted to an hour.

#	State	Rate	Unit	Per hour	Effective
1	UtahRegistered nurse (RN)	$254.03	hour	$254.03	2026-07-01
2	MassachusettsRegistered nurse (RN)	$32.66	15 min	$130.64	2024-08-01
3	GeorgiaRegistered nurse (RN)	$23.84	15 min	$95.36	2024-07-01
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22	MarylandRegistered nurse (RN)	$13.71	15 min	$54.84	2024-07-01
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43	OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider)	$2.23	15 min	$8.92	2026-01-01

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Frequently asked questions

Which state pays the most for private duty nursing (hourly shifts)?

Utah: $254.03 per hour ($254.03 per hour).

What is the average Medicaid rate for private duty nursing (hourly shifts)?

Across 43 states the median is $54.84 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.

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