Registered Nurse Salary in United States
Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. The United States median is $101,000 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$101,000
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,400
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$133,000
Los Angeles, CA
Hourly (national)
$48.56
varies by city
Registered Nurse salary by city in United States
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $133,000 | $11,100 | +32% |
| Washington DC, DC | $132,000 | $11,000 | +31% |
| San Diego, CA | $117,000 | $9,800 | +16% |
| Chicago, IL | $105,000 | $8,800 | +4% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $102,000 | $8,500 | +1% |
| The Bronx, NY | $101,000 | $8,400 | 0% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $101,000 | $8,400 | 0% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $101,000 | $8,400 | 0% |
| Dallas, TX | $93,700 | $7,800 | -7% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $91,400 | $7,600 | -10% |
| Houston, TX | $90,900 | $7,600 | -10% |
| San Antonio, TX | $81,300 | $6,800 | -20% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a registered nurse make in United States?
- The national median registered nurse salary in United States is about $101,000 per year ($8,400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $81,300 to $133,000.
- Which United States city pays registered nurses the most?
- Los Angeles, CA pays the most at about $133,000 per year.
- Which United States city pays registered nurses the least?
- Among cities we cover, San Antonio, TX is on the lower end at about $81,300 per year for a registered nurse.
- What is the typical salary range for a registered nurse in United States?
- Across United States cities we cover, registered nurse pay commonly spans from about $57,500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $187,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United States cities have registered nurse salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes registered nurse pay for 12 cities in United States, all shown in USD.
- Is registered nurse in demand in United States?
- 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.