How much does a Registered Nurse earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Registered Nurse in United States ranges from USD 66,759 to USD 85,000 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,517,232 job listings

Salary Guide

Registered Nurse Salary in United States

Based on 2,517,232 job listings - 2026

-9.4% vs 2025

Average salary

$66,759 - $85,000

Median salary

$66,759 - $85,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$9K

25th percentile$12K

Median$67K

75th percentile$85K

90th percentile$98K

50% of professionals earn between $11,787 - $85,000 USD

The median salary is $66,759

Top cities

Nashville38,351 job openings

Columbus19,495 job openings

San Antonio17,804 job openings

Asheville14,916 job openings

Tucson11,466 job openings

Atlanta10,986 job openings

Kansas City10,972 job openings

Charleston10,908 job openings

Cleveland10,418 job openings

Rochester10,344 job openings

Springfield10,316 job openings

Denver10,236 job openings

Columbia9,996 job openings

Oklahoma City9,282 job openings

Wichita8,488 job openings

Augusta8,417 job openings

Indianapolis8,381 job openings

Albuquerque7,593 job openings

Tyler7,533 job openings

Madison7,525 job openings

St Louis7,331 job openings

Hartford7,138 job openings

Albany7,053 job openings

Jacksonville6,944 job openings

Baltimore6,939 job openings

Dallas6,854 job openings

Austin6,793 job openings

Corpus Christi6,646 job openings

Charlotte6,605 job openings

Top companies hiring

Medical Solutions311

Access Healthcare LLC260

LeaderStat134

Host Healthcare, Inc.111

Amare Medical Network87

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Registered Nurse

2,517,232 job openings

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in United States is USD 66,759 - USD 85,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 75,880 per year, based on 2,517,232 active job listings.

The cities with the most Registered Nurse job opportunities in United States are Nashville, Columbus, San Antonio, Asheville, Tucson. Nashville leads with 38,351 job openings.

Leading employers for Registered Nurse roles in United States include Medical Solutions, Access Healthcare LLC, American Traveler, Voca Healthcare, Anders Group, LLC.

Explore 2,517,232 Registered Nurse job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.