Registered Nurses salary percentiles
Half of all Registered Nurses in the U.S. earn more than the median shown below, and half earn less. Find out exactly where your salary sits — and what to do if it sits too low.
| Percentile | Annual wage (USD) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,030 |
| 25th percentile | $78,610 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $93,600 |
| 75th percentile | $107,960 |
| 90th percentile | $135,320 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024, national estimates. Annual wages shown are the published percentile values; local markets vary.
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