(United States). The average salary for a Registered Nurse (RN) in New York, New York is $69,072 per year. Most people with this job move on to other positions after 20 years in this field.The highest paying skills associated with this job are Critical Care, Oncology, and Telemetry. $48,003 - $88,775.United States). The average salary for a Registered Nurse (RN) in New York, New York is $69,072 per year. Most people with this job move on to other positions after 20 years in this field.