How much does a Registered Nurse earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Registered Nurse in United States ranges from USD 72,254 to USD 88,553 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 7,625,248 job listings

Salary Guide

Registered Nurse Salary in United States

Based on 7,625,248 job listings - 2026

+236.7% vs 2025

Average salary

$72,254 - $88,553

Median salary

$72,254 - $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 $14,977 - $88,553 USD

The median salary is $72,254

Top cities

Columbus41,951 job openings

Atlanta41,780 job openings

Brooklyn37,471 job openings

Dallas35,266 job openings

San Antonio33,969 job openings

Springfield32,362 job openings

Rochester31,872 job openings

Kansas City30,724 job openings

Asheville29,259 job openings

New York28,362 job openings

Houston27,476 job openings

Nashville27,352 job openings

Denver26,788 job openings

Cleveland26,096 job openings

Columbia24,140 job openings

Oklahoma City23,912 job openings

St Louis23,555 job openings

Boston22,666 job openings

Phoenix22,284 job openings

Charlotte21,651 job openings

Austin21,616 job openings

Tucson21,565 job openings

Los Angeles21,134 job openings

Aurora20,662 job openings

Milwaukee20,080 job openings

Charleston20,031 job openings

Wichita19,480 job openings

Chicago19,336 job openings

Madison19,242 job openings

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Registered Nurse

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in United States is USD 72,254 - USD 88,553 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 80,404 per year, based on 7,625,248 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 41,951 job openings.

Explore 7,625,248 Registered Nurse job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.