Wage data
Registered Nurses Salary in the United States
The median Registered Nurses salary in the United States is $97,550 per year, with most earning between $80,330 and $112,350 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$80K – $112K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,940 |
| 25th percentile | $80,330 |
| Median (50th) | $97,550 |
| 75th percentile | $112,350 |
| 90th percentile | $137,470 |
Registered Nurses salary by metro
- San Francisco$186,610 median
- Los Angeles$135,560 median
- Seattle$128,260 median
- New York$119,720 median
- Boston$106,180 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.