Waiver nursing (RN or LPN, by the 15 minutes): Medicaid rates by state
39 states publish a Medicaid rate for waiver nursing (rn or lpn, by the 15 minutes), compared at the rn level. Per hour, rates range from — in Nebraska to $14,040.00 in New Jersey.
- States
- 39
- Median per hour
- $78.88
- Highest
- $14,040.00New Jersey
- Lowest
- —Nebraska
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New JerseyRegistered nurse (RN) | $3,510.00 | 15 min | $14,040.00 | 2025-12-01 | Official source |
| 2 | GeorgiaRegistered nurse (RN) | $36.68 | 15 min | $146.72 | 2025-04-01 | Official source |
| 3 | VermontRegistered nurse (RN) | $31.46 | 15 min | $125.84 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 4 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $30.77 | 15 min | $123.08 | 2025-10-06 | Official source |
| 5 | UtahRegistered nurse (RN) | $30.00 | 15 min | $120.00 | 2017-04-01 | Official source |
| 6 | New MexicoRegistered nurse (RN) | $29.76 | 15 min | $119.04 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | HawaiiRegistered nurse (RN) | $28.98 | 15 min | $115.92 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 8 | NevadaRegistered nurse (RN) | $28.00 | 15 min | $112.00 | 2020-01-01 | Official source |
| 9 | Rhode IslandRegistered nurse (RN) | $26.77 | 15 min | $107.08 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 10 | WashingtonRegistered nurse (RN) | $25.00 | 15 min | $100.00 | 2020-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | WisconsinRegistered nurse (RN) | $25.00 | 15 min | $100.00 | 2018-01-01 | Official source |
| 12 | ConnecticutRegistered nurse (RN) | $24.63 | 15 min | $98.52 | 2021-07-01 | Official source |
| 13 | OregonRegistered nurse (RN) | $23.63 | 15 min | $94.52 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | VirginiaRegistered nurse (RN) | $22.73 | 15 min | $90.92 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 15 | IowaRegistered nurse (RN) | $21.00 | 15 min | $84.00 | 2012-06-11 | Official source |
| 16 | West VirginiaRegistered nurse (RN) | $20.70 | 15 min | $82.80 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 17 | MissouriRegistered nurse (RN) | $19.90 | 15 min | $79.60 | 2019-07-01 | Official source |
| 18 | MontanaRegistered nurse (RN) | $19.88 | 15 min | $79.52 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 19 | IdahoRegistered nurse (RN) | $19.56 | 15 min | $78.24 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 20 | ArizonaRegistered nurse (RN) | $19.40 | 15 min | $77.60 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 21 | DelawareRegistered nurse (RN) | $19.00 | 15 min | $76.00 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 22 | MississippiRegistered nurse (RN) | $18.45 | 15 min | $73.80 | 2021-07-01 | Official source |
| 23 | KentuckyRegistered nurse (RN) | $15.99 | 15 min | $63.96 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 24 | New HampshireRegistered nurse (RN) | $15.41 | 15 min | $61.64 | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 25 | KansasRegistered nurse (RN) | $15.00 | 15 min | $60.00 | 2002-01-01 | Official source |
| 26 | MinnesotaRegistered nurse (RN) | $13.26 | 15 min | $53.04 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 27 | South CarolinaRegistered nurse (RN) | $12.50 | 15 min | $50.00 | 2025-11-01 | Official source |
| 28 | CaliforniaRegistered nurse (RN) | $12.08 | 15 min | $48.32 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 29 | LouisianaRegistered nurse (RN) | $11.40 | 15 min | $45.60 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 30 | IllinoisRegistered nurse (RN) | $45.00 | hour | $45.00 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 31 | OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $11.00 | 15 min | $44.00 | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
| 32 | TexasRegistered nurse (RN) | $43.39 | hour | $43.39 | 2025-09-01 | Official source |
| 33 | OhioRegistered nurse (RN) | $9.25 | 15 min | $37.00 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 34 | North CarolinaRegistered nurse (RN) | $8.72 | 15 min | $34.88 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 35 | FloridaRegistered nurse (RN) | $8.16 | 15 min | $32.64 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 36 | ArkansasRegistered nurse (RN) | $4.77 | 15 min | $19.08 | 2024-12-04 | Official source |
| 37 | AlabamaRegistered nurse (RN) | $36.40 | hour | — | 2020-12-17 | Official source |
| 38 | PennsylvaniaRegistered nurse (RN) | $12.50 | per unit | — | 2022-10-01 | Official source |
| 39 | NebraskaRegistered nurse (RN) | $5.61 | unit | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for waiver nursing (rn or lpn, by the 15 minutes)?
New Jersey: $3,510.00 per 15 min ($14,040.00 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for waiver nursing (rn or lpn, by the 15 minutes)?
Across 39 states the median is $78.88 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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