How much does a Registered Nurse earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Registered Nurse in United States ranges from USD 72,635 to USD 88,488 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 7,661,390 job listings

Salary Guide

Registered Nurse Salary in United States

Based on 7,661,390 job listings - 2026

+236.8% vs 2025

Average salary

$72,635 - $88,488

Median salary

$72,635 - $88,488

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$12K

25th percentile$15K

Median$73K

75th percentile$88K

90th percentile$102K

50% of professionals earn between $15,000 - $88,488 USD

The median salary is $72,635

Top cities

Atlanta42,219 job openings

Columbus42,214 job openings

Brooklyn39,543 job openings

Dallas35,359 job openings

San Antonio34,254 job openings

Springfield32,654 job openings

Rochester32,271 job openings

Kansas City30,862 job openings

Asheville29,395 job openings

New York28,707 job openings

Houston27,715 job openings

Nashville27,701 job openings

Denver27,117 job openings

Cleveland26,268 job openings

Columbia24,467 job openings

Oklahoma City24,148 job openings

St Louis23,564 job openings

Boston22,942 job openings

Phoenix22,495 job openings

Tucson21,965 job openings

Charlotte21,908 job openings

Austin21,683 job openings

Los Angeles21,338 job openings

Aurora20,889 job openings

Charleston20,383 job openings

Milwaukee20,293 job openings

Chicago19,729 job openings

Wichita19,660 job openings

Madison19,572 job openings

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Registered Nurse

7,661,390 job openings

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in United States is USD 72,635 - USD 88,488 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 80,562 per year, based on 7,661,390 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 42,219 job openings.

Explore 7,661,390 Registered Nurse job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.