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Registered Nurses Salary in the United States

Official May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) pay data for registered nurses in United States — median, mean, and employment, sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Median annual pay
$97,550 / year
National benchmark — $97,550 median
$48.76
Mean hourly wage
$101,420
Mean annual wage
3,379,720
Jobs in the U.S.
$46.90
Median hourly wage
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Registered Nurses pay in United States: the full picture

Registered Nurses in United States earn a median of $97,550 per year ($46.90 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $101,420, across an estimated 3,379,720 jobs.

MeasurePay
Mean hourly wage$48.76
Median annual wage$97,550
Mean annual wage$101,420
Median hourly wage$46.90
Total employment3,379,720

How the U.S. compares

Median annual pay for registered nurses across the areas we track.

United States
$97,550
San Jose
$216,740
San Francisco
$186,610
California
$140,270
Hawaii
$136,320
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a RN make in the U.S.?
The median annual wage is $97,550 ($46.90/hour). The mean is $101,420 per year.
What is the national median pay for registered nurses?
$97,550 per year ($46.90 per hour), across about 3,379,720 jobs nationwide.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.

Keep exploring

More Registered Nurses salary data and other nursing roles in United States.

Nurse Practitioners in the U.S.Median $132,300 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the U.S.Median $64,400 Nursing Assistants in the U.S.Median $42,260 Registered Nurses in CaliforniaMedian $140,270 Registered Nurses in TexasMedian $95,970 Registered Nurses in New YorkMedian $109,440
Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09. "Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less. "Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work (2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer, shift, experience, and certifications.