How much does a Registered Nurse earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Registered Nurse in United States ranges from USD 24,634 to USD 83,200 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 13,154,084 job listings

Salary Guide

Registered Nurse Salary in United States

Based on 13,154,084 job listings - 2026

-3.2% vs 2025

Average salary

$24,634 - $83,200

Median salary

$24,634 - $83,200

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$9K

25th percentile$11K

Median$25K

75th percentile$83K

90th percentile$96K

50% of professionals earn between $11,267 - $83,200 USD

The median salary is $24,634

Top cities

Columbus55,333 job openings

Saint Louis53,948 job openings

Asheville48,982 job openings

Nashville45,584 job openings

Albany44,804 job openings

San Antonio42,260 job openings

St Louis38,797 job openings

Atlanta38,730 job openings

Springfield36,422 job openings

Oklahoma City36,125 job openings

Denver34,306 job openings

Cleveland34,115 job openings

Kansas City30,189 job openings

Rochester29,417 job openings

Columbia28,445 job openings

Tucson26,026 job openings

Charleston25,694 job openings

Wichita24,508 job openings

Augusta24,173 job openings

Dallas23,540 job openings

Aurora23,307 job openings

Portland21,974 job openings

Madison21,729 job openings

Albuquerque21,657 job openings

Schenectady21,307 job openings

Boston21,214 job openings

Greenville20,815 job openings

Baltimore20,618 job openings

New York20,063 job openings

Austin19,874 job openings

Top companies hiring

Jackson Physician Search34

Humana24

Advocate Aurora Health7

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs7

Ascension6

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Registered Nurse

13,154,084 job openings

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in United States is USD 24,634 - USD 83,200 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 53,917 per year, based on 13,154,084 active job listings.

The cities with the most Registered Nurse job opportunities in United States are Columbus, Saint Louis, Asheville, Nashville, Albany. Columbus leads with 55,333 job openings.

Leading employers for Registered Nurse roles in United States include Jackson Physician Search, Humana, CoreMedical Group, Avera Health, BJC HealthCare.

Explore 13,154,084 Registered Nurse job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.