How much does a Registered Nurse earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Registered Nurse in United States ranges from USD 72,852 to USD 88,765 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 7,637,364 job listings

Salary Guide

Registered Nurse Salary in United States

Based on 7,637,364 job listings - 2026

+236.8% vs 2025

Average salary

$72,852 - $88,765

Median salary

$72,852 - $88,765

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$12K

25th percentile$15K

Median$73K

75th percentile$89K

90th percentile$102K

50% of professionals earn between $15,000 - $88,765 USD

The median salary is $72,852

Top cities

Atlanta41,919 job openings

Columbus41,890 job openings

Brooklyn39,392 job openings

Dallas35,064 job openings

San Antonio33,961 job openings

Springfield32,317 job openings

Rochester32,105 job openings

Kansas City30,647 job openings

Asheville29,340 job openings

New York28,550 job openings

Nashville27,531 job openings

Houston27,391 job openings

Denver26,922 job openings

Cleveland26,144 job openings

Columbia24,355 job openings

Oklahoma City24,030 job openings

St Louis23,461 job openings

Boston22,776 job openings

Phoenix22,355 job openings

Tucson21,836 job openings

Charlotte21,755 job openings

Austin21,661 job openings

Los Angeles21,006 job openings

Aurora20,559 job openings

Charleston20,231 job openings

Milwaukee20,144 job openings

Chicago19,588 job openings

Wichita19,574 job openings

Madison19,423 job openings

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Registered Nurse

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in United States is USD 72,852 - USD 88,765 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 80,809 per year, based on 7,637,364 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 41,919 job openings.

Explore 7,637,364 Registered Nurse job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.