Maine and New Hampshire Top WalletHub's 2026 Best States for Nurses Ranking
WalletHub has released its 2026 ranking of the best and worst states for nurses, evaluating all 50 states across 20 metrics. Maine and New Hampshire lead the list, while Oklahoma ranks last. The study assesses factors such as salary, workload, and professional opportunities, highlighting how state boundaries significantly impact nursing careers.
Key facts
- WalletHub ranked all 50 states on 20 metrics for nurses in 2026.
- Maine and New Hampshire are the top-ranked states.
- Oklahoma ranks last in the 2026 ranking.
- The ranking considers salary, workload, and opportunity.
- State lines significantly affect nursing profession conditions.
Entities
Institutions
- WalletHub
Locations
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Oklahoma
- United States
Sources
- Quartz —