Registered Nurses pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for registered nurses is $46.90 an hour ($97,550 a year). About 3,379,720 people work in this job there.
Pay range for registered nurses in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.14 | $68,940 |
| 25% of workers | $38.62 | $80,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.90 | $97,550 |
| 75% of workers | $54.02 | $112,350 |
| 90% of workers | $66.09 | $137,470 |
Best-paying states for registered nurses
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $140,270 | 338,940 |
| Hawaii | $136,320 | 12,940 |
| Oregon | $129,010 | 39,730 |
| Washington | $124,200 | 69,260 |
| Alaska | $109,480 | 7,510 |
| New York | $109,440 | 205,810 |
| New Jersey | $106,500 | 92,680 |
| Massachusetts | $104,550 | 88,200 |
| Nevada | $103,670 | 27,070 |
| Connecticut | $102,740 | 40,110 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $77,080
- Alaska · $109,480
- Arizona · $99,500
- Arkansas · $78,940
- California · $140,270
- Colorado · $100,260
- Connecticut · $102,740
- Delaware · $99,520
- District of Columbia · $102,540
- Florida · $84,190
- Georgia · $93,550
- Hawaii · $136,320
- Idaho · $92,460
- Illinois · $95,990
- Indiana · $83,500
- Iowa · $78,630
- Kansas · $79,320
- Kentucky · $81,040
- Louisiana · $80,230
- Maine · $86,990
- Maryland · $99,790
- Massachusetts · $104,550
- Michigan · $94,300
- Minnesota · $101,510
- Mississippi · $77,090
- Missouri · $81,780
- Montana · $85,280
- Nebraska · $84,730
- Nevada · $103,670
- New Hampshire · $99,700
- New Jersey · $106,500
- New Mexico · $94,340
- New York · $109,440
- North Carolina · $84,350
- North Dakota · $80,730
- Ohio · $82,510
- Oklahoma · $82,920
- Oregon · $129,010
- Pennsylvania · $96,430
- Rhode Island · $100,640
- South Carolina · $82,360
- South Dakota · $78,060
- Tennessee · $81,500
- Texas · $95,970
- Utah · $84,600
- Vermont · $97,460
- Virginia · $93,600
- Washington · $124,200
- West Virginia · $80,130
- Wisconsin · $95,530
- Wyoming · $83,760
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $42,260 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,400 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,300 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,470 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,880 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $244,180 |
| Paramedics | $60,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $236,590 |
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