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Registered Nurse Salary in Japan

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. The Japan median is $55,720 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$55,720
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,644
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$55,720
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$26.79
varies by city

Registered Nurse salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$55,720
Sapporo, JP$55,720
Fukuoka, JP$55,720
Kawasaki, JP$55,720
Kobe, JP$55,720
Kyoto, JP$55,720
Saitama, JP$55,720
Hiroshima, JP$55,720
Sendai, JP$55,720
Tokyo, JP$41,945
Osaka, JP$34,223
Nagoya, JP$32,246

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make in Japan?
The national median registered nurse salary in Japan is about ￥9,020,000 per year (￥751,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥5,220,000 to ￥9,020,000.
Which Japan city pays registered nurses the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥9,020,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays registered nurses the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥5,220,000 per year for a registered nurse.
What is the typical salary range for a registered nurse in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, registered nurse pay commonly spans from about ￥3,470,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥11,996,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have registered nurse salary data?
Pay by Role publishes registered nurse pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is registered nurse in demand in Japan?
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.