How much does a Registered Nurse earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Registered Nurse in United States ranges from USD 72,365 to USD 88,553 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 7,641,703 job listings

Salary Guide

Registered Nurse Salary in United States

Based on 7,641,703 job listings - 2026

+236.8% vs 2025

Average salary

$72,365 - $88,553

Median salary

$72,365 - $88,553

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$12K

25th percentile$15K

Median$72K

75th percentile$89K

90th percentile$102K

50% of professionals earn between $15,000 - $88,553 USD

The median salary is $72,365

Top cities

Columbus41,955 job openings

Atlanta41,531 job openings

Brooklyn37,462 job openings

Dallas35,250 job openings

San Antonio33,971 job openings

Springfield32,346 job openings

Rochester31,841 job openings

Kansas City30,664 job openings

Asheville29,257 job openings

New York28,398 job openings

Houston27,570 job openings

Nashville27,354 job openings

Denver26,833 job openings

Cleveland25,999 job openings

Columbia24,028 job openings

Oklahoma City23,903 job openings

St Louis23,575 job openings

Boston22,635 job openings

Phoenix22,300 job openings

Austin21,589 job openings

Charlotte21,563 job openings

Tucson21,555 job openings

Los Angeles21,227 job openings

Aurora20,632 job openings

Charleston20,025 job openings

Milwaukee19,644 job openings

Wichita19,501 job openings

Chicago19,300 job openings

Madison19,241 job openings

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Registered Nurse

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in United States is USD 72,365 - USD 88,553 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 80,459 per year, based on 7,641,703 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 41,955 job openings.

Explore 7,641,703 Registered Nurse job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.