Nurses can make a six-figure salary, but you’ll need to consider factors like your location and your specialisation. Nurses in some Australian states earn more than others. For example, you may earn a bit more in bigger cities like Queensland compared to smaller areas like New South Wales. You’ll also need to factor in the cost of living, which could help stretch the salary further. There are different nursing roles available, and not all roles pay equally. You could generally earn a higher salary if you work as a nurse practitioner, nurse unit manager, or director of nursing in comparison to working as a registered nurse.