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. Per hour, rates range from — in Kentucky to $254.03 in Utah.
- States
- 43
- Median per hour
- $57.14
- Highest
- $254.03Utah
- Lowest
- —Kentucky
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UtahRegistered nurse (RN) | $254.03 | hour | $254.03 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | MassachusettsRegistered nurse (RN) | $32.66 | 15 min | $130.64 | 2024-08-01 | Official source |
| 3 | GeorgiaRegistered nurse (RN) | $23.84 | 15 min | $95.36 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | Rhode IslandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $23.60 | 15 min | $94.40 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 5 | HawaiiRegistered nurse (RN) | $23.51 | 15 min | $94.04 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | South DakotaRegistered nurse (RN) | $92.80 | hour | $92.80 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | MontanaRegistered nurse (RN) | $21.86 | 15 min | $87.44 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | IowaRegistered nurse (RN) | $80.00 | hour | $80.00 | 2016-01-01 | Official source |
| 9 | IdahoRegistered nurse (RN) | $19.56 | 15 min | $78.24 | 2025-09-01 | Official source |
| 10 | New HampshireRegistered nurse (RN) | $75.84 | hour | $75.84 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | MichiganRegistered nurse (RN) | $18.08 | 15 min | $72.32 | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
| 12 | OhioRegistered nurse (RN) | $17.25 | 15 min | $69.00 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 13 | WashingtonRegistered nurse (RN) | $16.97 | 15 min | $67.88 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 14 | LouisianaRegistered nurse (RN) | $65.46 | hour | $65.46 | 2023-04-03 | Official source |
| 15 | ArizonaRegistered nurse (RN) | $64.22 | hour | $64.22 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 16 | NevadaRegistered nurse (RN) | $64.00 | hour | $64.00 | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 17 | DelawareRegistered nurse (RN) | $63.67 | hour | $63.67 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 18 | OregonRegistered nurse (RN) | $15.49 | 15 min | $61.96 | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 19 | MinnesotaRegistered nurse (RN) | $61.73 | hour | $61.73 | 2004-04-01 | Official source |
| 20 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $15.20 | 15 min | $60.80 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 21 | VermontRegistered nurse (RN) | $14.86 | 15 min | $59.44 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 22 | MarylandRegistered nurse (RN) | $13.71 | 15 min | $54.84 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 23 | ColoradoRegistered nurse (RN) | $52.51 | hour | $52.51 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 24 | North CarolinaRegistered nurse (RN) | $13.00 | 15 min. | $52.00 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 25 | PennsylvaniaRegistered nurse (RN) | $50.00 | hour | $50.00 | 2008-08-01 | Official source |
| 26 | ConnecticutRegistered nurse (RN) | $49.27 | hour | $49.27 | 2021-07-01 | Official source |
| 27 | CaliforniaRegistered nurse (RN) | $47.91 | hour | $47.91 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 28 | South CarolinaRegistered nurse (RN) | $47.00 | hour | $47.00 | 2025-11-01 | Official source |
| 29 | West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $11.02 | 15 min | $44.08 | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 30 | TexasRegistered nurse (RN) | $10.22 | 15 min | $40.88 | 2023-09-01 | Official source |
| 31 | WisconsinRegistered nurse (RN) | $37.76 | hour | $37.76 | 2022-01-01 | Official source |
| 32 | NebraskaRegistered nurse (RN) | $36.82 | hour | $36.82 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 33 | IllinoisRegistered nurse (RN) | $36.75 | hour | $36.75 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 34 | MaineRegistered nurse (RN) | $9.06 | 15 min | $36.24 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 35 | FloridaRegistered nurse (RN) | $8.16 | 15 min | $32.64 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 36 | New YorkRegistered nurse (RN) | $31.21 | hour | $31.21 | 2022-04-01 | Official source |
| 37 | MississippiRegistered nurse (RN) | $29.33 | hour | $29.33 | 2022-10-01 | Official source |
| 38 | ArkansasRegistered nurse (RN) | $28.00 | hour | $28.00 | 2025-06-04 | Official source |
| 39 | KansasRegistered nurse (RN) | $26.00 | hour | $26.00 | 2002-07-01 | Official source |
| 40 | VirginiaRegistered nurse (RN) | $25.86 | hour | $25.86 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 41 | New JerseyRegistered nurse (RN) | $15.75 | hour | $15.75 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 42 | OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2.23 | 15 min | $8.92 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 43 | KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $0.78 | unit | — | 2023-01-01 | Official source |
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 $57.14 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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