How much does a Registered Nurse earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Registered Nurse in United States ranges from USD 73,000 to USD 89,519 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 7,675,080 job listings

Salary Guide

Registered Nurse Salary in United States

Based on 7,675,080 job listings - 2026

+236.8% vs 2025

Average salary

$73,000 - $89,519

Median salary

$73,000 - $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 $73,000

Top cities

Columbus42,274 job openings

Atlanta41,672 job openings

Brooklyn37,701 job openings

Dallas35,438 job openings

San Antonio34,280 job openings

Springfield32,584 job openings

Rochester32,168 job openings

Kansas City30,769 job openings

Asheville29,325 job openings

New York28,704 job openings

Houston27,827 job openings

Nashville27,594 job openings

Denver27,032 job openings

Cleveland26,225 job openings

Columbia24,306 job openings

Oklahoma City24,016 job openings

St Louis23,776 job openings

Boston22,759 job openings

Phoenix22,388 job openings

Charlotte21,893 job openings

Austin21,711 job openings

Tucson21,611 job openings

Los Angeles21,423 job openings

Aurora20,796 job openings

Charleston20,165 job openings

Milwaukee19,926 job openings

Wichita19,646 job openings

Chicago19,611 job openings

Madison19,287 job openings

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Registered Nurse

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in United States is USD 73,000 - USD 89,519 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 81,260 per year, based on 7,675,080 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 42,274 job openings.

Explore 7,675,080 Registered Nurse job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.