How much does a Registered Nurse earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Registered Nurse in United States ranges from USD 72,365 to USD 88,553 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 7,718,280 job listings

Salary Guide

Registered Nurse Salary in United States

Based on 7,718,280 job listings - 2026

+236.8% vs 2025

Average salary

$72,365 - $88,553

Median salary

$72,365 - $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 $15,000 - $88,553 USD

The median salary is $72,365

Top cities

Columbus43,801 job openings

Atlanta43,386 job openings

Brooklyn37,483 job openings

Dallas36,591 job openings

San Antonio35,407 job openings

Springfield33,754 job openings

Rochester32,797 job openings

Kansas City31,640 job openings

Asheville29,963 job openings

Houston28,846 job openings

New York28,839 job openings

Nashville28,142 job openings

Denver27,481 job openings

Cleveland26,979 job openings

Columbia24,643 job openings

Oklahoma City24,483 job openings

St Louis24,290 job openings

Boston23,514 job openings

Phoenix23,132 job openings

Los Angeles22,401 job openings

Charlotte22,322 job openings

Tucson22,289 job openings

Aurora21,848 job openings

Austin21,843 job openings

Charleston20,641 job openings

Milwaukee20,613 job openings

Wichita20,177 job openings

Augusta19,949 job openings

Chicago19,940 job openings

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Registered Nurse

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in United States is USD 72,365 - USD 88,553 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 80,459 per year, based on 7,718,280 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 43,801 job openings.

Explore 7,718,280 Registered Nurse job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.