Registered Nurse Salary in the United States

Median Salary

$97,550/yr

Typical Range

$80k – $112k

Employed Nationally

3,379,720

Pay Distribution

Pay Distribution Data for Registered Nurses nationally.

$69k10th$80k25th$98kMedian$112k75th$137k90th

= Market Median ($97,550)Shaded = Middle 50%Per YearPer Hour

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National Market Trends

Registered Nurse National Median Salary

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Registered Nurse National Employment (Jobs)

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