Registered Nurses Salary
$97,388
median annual salary
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Get StartedAccording to BLS May 2024 data, there are approximately 2,922,860 Registered Nursess employed across the United States. The mean annual wage is $99,709, reflecting the influence of high earners at the top of the distribution.
Mean
$100K
10th–90th
$74K–$127K
Employment
2923K
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $74,248 |
| 25th Percentile | $84,524 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $97,388 |
| 75th Percentile | $112,358 |
| 90th Percentile | $126,877 |
Top Metro Areas for Registered Nurses Salaries
The table below ranks the top 20 metropolitan areas by median Registered Nurses salary. Click any metro to see full salary percentiles and local market details.
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $133,440 | 107,340 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $113,490 | 195,470 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $98,740 | 72,640 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $97,810 | 65,300 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $96,480 | 100,620 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Data source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024 survey. Figures represent annual wage estimates for full-time workers and are not adjusted for inflation.