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Registered Nurse Salary in China

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. The China median is $72,567 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$72,567
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,047
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$72,567
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$34.89
varies by city

Registered Nurse salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$72,567
Wuhan, CN$72,567
Dongguan, CN$72,567
Xi’an, CN$72,567
Nanjing, CN$72,567
Foshan, CN$72,567
Shanghai, CN$58,112
Beijing, CN$55,605
Shenzhen, CN$53,098
Guangzhou, CN$46,018
Hangzhou, CN$44,543
Chengdu, CN$37,906

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make in China?
The national median registered nurse salary in China is about ¥492,000 per year (¥41,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥257,000 to ¥492,000.
Which China city pays registered nurses the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥492,000 per year.
Which China city pays registered nurses the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥257,000 per year for a registered nurse.
What is the typical salary range for a registered nurse in China?
Across China cities we cover, registered nurse pay commonly spans from about ¥182,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥654,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have registered nurse salary data?
Pay by Role publishes registered nurse pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is registered nurse in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist.