Healthcare

Registered Nurse Salary

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients about health conditions, and offer emotional support to patients and their families in various healthcare settings.

Median Salary
$81,220
Mean Salary
$86,070
Total Employed
3,175,390
Job Growth
+6%

Registered Nurse Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level registered nurses earn around $58,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $82,000. Senior-level registered nurses can earn $115,000 or more.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$58,000
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$82,000
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$115,000

Salary Percentile Breakdown

The salary range for registered nurses varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $57,400, while the top 10% earn $120,800.

Percentile Annual Salary
10th Percentile $57,400
25th Percentile $66,800
50th Percentile (Median) $81,220
75th Percentile $101,100
90th Percentile $120,800

Registered Nurse Salary by State

Registered Nurse salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $144,572, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $65,788.

State Median
#1 Hawaii $144,572 Details →
#2 California $118,581 Details →
#3 Massachusetts $116,145 Details →
#4 Alaska $104,774 Details →
#5 New York $103,149 Details →
#6 New Jersey $97,464 Details →
#7 Washington $96,652 Details →
#8 Connecticut $94,215 Details →
#9 Maryland $92,591 Details →
#10 Oregon $90,966 Details →
#11 New Hampshire $87,718 Details →
#12 Rhode Island $87,718 Details →
#13 Colorado $86,905 Details →
#14 Virginia $86,093 Details →
#15 Delaware $83,657 Details →
#16 Vermont $83,657 Details →
#17 Minnesota $82,032 Details →
#18 Florida $81,220 Details →
#19 Maine $81,220 Details →
#20 Nevada $80,408 Details →
#21 Pennsylvania $80,408 Details →
#22 Arizona $78,783 Details →
#23 Illinois $78,783 Details →
#24 Utah $78,783 Details →
#25 Texas $76,347 Details →
#26 Wisconsin $76,347 Details →
#27 Georgia $75,535 Details →
#28 Montana $75,535 Details →
#29 Idaho $74,722 Details →
#30 North Carolina $74,722 Details →
#31 Ohio $74,722 Details →
#32 Louisiana $73,910 Details →
#33 New Mexico $73,910 Details →
#34 Tennessee $73,910 Details →
#35 Indiana $73,098 Details →
#36 Michigan $73,098 Details →
#37 Nebraska $73,098 Details →
#38 North Dakota $73,098 Details →
#39 Wyoming $73,098 Details →
#40 Iowa $72,286 Details →
#41 South Carolina $72,286 Details →
#42 Missouri $71,474 Details →
#43 South Dakota $71,474 Details →
#44 Alabama $70,661 Details →
#45 Kansas $70,661 Details →
#46 Kentucky $70,661 Details →
#47 Oklahoma $68,225 Details →
#48 Arkansas $66,600 Details →
#49 West Virginia $66,600 Details →
#50 Mississippi $65,788 Details →

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess patient health conditions and develop care plans
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
  • Monitor and record patient vital signs and symptoms
  • Educate patients and families about disease management
  • Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals

Top Skills

Patient Assessment Medication Administration Critical Thinking Communication EMR Systems BLS/ACLS

Education Required

Bachelor's degree

Job Outlook

Faster than average — projected 6% growth over the next decade