How much does a Registered Nurse earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Registered Nurse in United States ranges from USD 72,124 to USD 88,066 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 7,698,851 job listings

Salary Guide

Registered Nurse Salary in United States

Based on 7,698,851 job listings - 2026

+236.7% vs 2025

Average salary

$72,124 - $88,066

Median salary

$72,124 - $88,066

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$12K

25th percentile$15K

Median$72K

75th percentile$88K

90th percentile$101K

50% of professionals earn between $14,755 - $88,066 USD

The median salary is $72,124

Top cities

Columbus42,498 job openings

Atlanta42,289 job openings

Brooklyn40,728 job openings

Dallas35,661 job openings

San Antonio34,393 job openings

Springfield32,900 job openings

Rochester32,296 job openings

Kansas City31,093 job openings

Asheville29,466 job openings

New York29,152 job openings

Houston27,977 job openings

Nashville27,803 job openings

Denver27,251 job openings

Cleveland26,450 job openings

Columbia24,600 job openings

Oklahoma City24,255 job openings

St Louis23,821 job openings

Boston23,022 job openings

Phoenix22,587 job openings

Tucson21,986 job openings

Charlotte21,898 job openings

Austin21,814 job openings

Los Angeles21,434 job openings

Aurora20,978 job openings

Charleston20,463 job openings

Milwaukee20,111 job openings

Chicago19,831 job openings

Wichita19,686 job openings

Madison19,549 job openings

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Registered Nurse

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in United States is USD 72,124 - USD 88,066 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 80,095 per year, based on 7,698,851 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 42,498 job openings.

Explore 7,698,851 Registered Nurse job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.