Registered Nurses salary in United States
The median registered nurses salary is $97,550 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Registered Nurses salary by region
Pay trend
Up 7.3% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Registered Nurses salary FAQs
What is the average Registered Nurses salary in United States?
The median Registered Nurses salary in United States is $97,550 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of registered nursess earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Registered Nurses earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $68,940 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $137,470 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $97,550.
Do Registered Nurses salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - California is among the highest at $140,270, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Registered Nurses salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.