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 88,406 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 7,662,096 job listings

Salary Guide

Registered Nurse Salary in United States

Based on 7,662,096 job listings - 2026

+236.8% vs 2025

Average salary

$72,365 - $88,406

Median salary

$72,365 - $88,406

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$12K

25th percentile$15K

Median$72K

75th percentile$88K

90th percentile$102K

50% of professionals earn between $15,000 - $88,406 USD

The median salary is $72,365

Top cities

Atlanta42,199 job openings

Columbus42,163 job openings

Brooklyn39,890 job openings

Dallas35,408 job openings

San Antonio34,207 job openings

Springfield32,698 job openings

Rochester32,209 job openings

Kansas City30,894 job openings

Asheville29,425 job openings

New York28,816 job openings

Houston27,845 job openings

Nashville27,706 job openings

Denver27,155 job openings

Cleveland26,295 job openings

Columbia24,483 job openings

Oklahoma City24,139 job openings

St Louis23,635 job openings

Boston22,935 job openings

Phoenix22,491 job openings

Tucson21,898 job openings

Charlotte21,800 job openings

Austin21,662 job openings

Los Angeles21,314 job openings

Aurora20,880 job openings

Charleston20,377 job openings

Milwaukee20,082 job openings

Chicago19,710 job openings

Wichita19,653 job openings

Madison19,492 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 88,406 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 80,386 per year, based on 7,662,096 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 42,199 job openings.

Explore 7,662,096 Registered Nurse job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.