How much does a Registered Nurse earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Registered Nurse in United States ranges from USD 73,103 to USD 89,582 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 7,686,369 job listings

Salary Guide

Registered Nurse Salary in United States

Based on 7,686,369 job listings - 2026

+236.8% vs 2025

Average salary

$73,103 - $89,582

Median salary

$73,103 - $89,582

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$12K

25th percentile$15K

Median$73K

75th percentile$90K

90th percentile$103K

50% of professionals earn between $15,000 - $89,582 USD

The median salary is $73,103

Top cities

Columbus42,441 job openings

Atlanta41,818 job openings

Brooklyn37,371 job openings

Dallas35,787 job openings

San Antonio34,486 job openings

Springfield32,776 job openings

Rochester32,347 job openings

Kansas City30,891 job openings

Asheville29,347 job openings

New York28,703 job openings

Houston27,955 job openings

Nashville27,709 job openings

Denver27,139 job openings

Cleveland26,301 job openings

Columbia24,373 job openings

Oklahoma City24,094 job openings

St Louis23,836 job openings

Boston22,884 job openings

Phoenix22,507 job openings

Charlotte22,011 job openings

Austin21,751 job openings

Los Angeles21,678 job openings

Tucson21,670 job openings

Aurora21,044 job openings

Charleston20,258 job openings

Milwaukee19,928 job openings

Wichita19,742 job openings

Chicago19,730 job openings

Madison19,400 job openings

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Registered Nurse

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in United States is USD 73,103 - USD 89,582 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 81,343 per year, based on 7,686,369 active job listings.

The cities with the most Registered Nurse job opportunities in United States are Columbus, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Dallas, San Antonio. Columbus leads with 42,441 job openings.

Explore 7,686,369 Registered Nurse job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.