How much does a Registered Nurse earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Registered Nurse in United States ranges from USD 72,696 to USD 88,152 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 7,608,822 job listings

Salary Guide

Registered Nurse Salary in United States

Based on 7,608,822 job listings - 2026

+236.5% vs 2025

Average salary

$72,696 - $88,152

Median salary

$72,696 - $88,152

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$12K

25th percentile$15K

Median$73K

75th percentile$88K

90th percentile$101K

50% of professionals earn between $15,000 - $88,152 USD

The median salary is $72,696

Top cities

Atlanta42,497 job openings

Columbus42,412 job openings

Brooklyn38,569 job openings

Dallas35,339 job openings

San Antonio34,342 job openings

Springfield32,904 job openings

Rochester32,381 job openings

Kansas City31,203 job openings

Asheville29,612 job openings

New York28,227 job openings

Houston27,999 job openings

Nashville27,751 job openings

Denver27,221 job openings

Cleveland26,208 job openings

Columbia24,244 job openings

Oklahoma City24,038 job openings

St Louis23,580 job openings

Boston23,085 job openings

Phoenix22,590 job openings

Tucson22,114 job openings

Charlotte21,726 job openings

Los Angeles21,551 job openings

Aurora21,327 job openings

Austin21,307 job openings

Charleston20,267 job openings

Milwaukee20,051 job openings

Chicago19,829 job openings

Madison19,725 job openings

Wichita19,479 job openings

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Registered Nurse

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in United States is USD 72,696 - USD 88,152 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 80,424 per year, based on 7,608,822 active job listings.

The cities with the most Registered Nurse job opportunities in United States are Atlanta, Columbus, Brooklyn, Dallas, San Antonio. Atlanta leads with 42,497 job openings.

Explore 7,608,822 Registered Nurse job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.