Registered Nurse salary in the United States

How much does a Registered Nurse make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$97,550

Median $97,550
Low $68,940High $137,470

Based on 3,379,720 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$68,940
25th percentile
$80,330
75th percentile
$112,350
90th percentile
$137,470

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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