Nurses Top U.S. Pay Charts Amid Shortage Boom

Source: wsj.com

The Wall Street Journal reports that nursing has surged to the top of U.S. wage rankings, with registered nurses claiming the highest median pay among major occupations. This change stems from intense labor shortages, an aging baby-boomer population driving healthcare demand, and generous employer incentives. It challenges old assumptions about blue-collar versus white-collar pay and highlights nursing's role in economic prosperity for non-college workers.