How much does a Registered Nurse earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Registered Nurse in United States ranges from USD 72,900 to USD 89,519 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 7,667,889 job listings

Salary Guide

Registered Nurse Salary in United States

Based on 7,667,889 job listings - 2026

+236.8% vs 2025

Average salary

$72,900 - $89,519

Median salary

$72,900 - $89,519

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 - $89,519 USD

The median salary is $72,900

Top cities

Columbus42,177 job openings

Atlanta41,609 job openings

Brooklyn37,522 job openings

Dallas35,329 job openings

San Antonio34,209 job openings

Springfield32,465 job openings

Rochester32,084 job openings

Kansas City30,715 job openings

Asheville29,296 job openings

New York28,564 job openings

Houston27,733 job openings

Nashville27,513 job openings

Denver26,969 job openings

Cleveland26,177 job openings

Columbia24,245 job openings

Oklahoma City23,954 job openings

St Louis23,709 job openings

Boston22,698 job openings

Phoenix22,335 job openings

Charlotte21,803 job openings

Austin21,658 job openings

Tucson21,573 job openings

Los Angeles21,371 job openings

Aurora20,756 job openings

Charleston20,118 job openings

Milwaukee19,883 job openings

Wichita19,617 job openings

Chicago19,552 job openings

Madison19,263 job openings

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Registered Nurse

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in United States is USD 72,900 - USD 89,519 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 81,210 per year, based on 7,667,889 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 42,177 job openings.

Explore 7,667,889 Registered Nurse job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.