How much does a registered nurse make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $46.90 an hour or $8,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.90
- Average (mean)
- $101,400
- Jobs
- 3,379,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,940 | $33.14 | |
| 25th | $80,330 | $38.62 | |
| Median | $97,550 | $46.90 | |
| 75th | $112,400 | $54.01 | |
| 90th | $137,500 | $66.09 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $140,300 |
| Hawaii | $136,300 |
| Oregon | $129,000 |
| Washington | $124,200 |
| Alaska | $109,500 |
| New York | $109,400 |
| New Jersey | $106,500 |
| Massachusetts | $104,600 |
| Nevada | $103,700 |
| Connecticut | $102,700 |
| District of Columbia | $102,500 |
| Minnesota | $101,500 |
| Rhode Island | $100,600 |
| Colorado | $100,300 |
| Maryland | $99,790 |
| New Hampshire | $99,700 |
| Delaware | $99,520 |
| Arizona | $99,500 |
| Vermont | $97,460 |
| Pennsylvania | $96,430 |
| Illinois | $95,990 |
| Texas | $95,970 |
| Wisconsin | $95,530 |
| New Mexico | $94,340 |
| Michigan | $94,300 |
| Virginia | $93,600 |
| Georgia | $93,550 |
| Idaho | $92,460 |
| Maine | $86,990 |
| Montana | $85,280 |
| Nebraska | $84,730 |
| Utah | $84,600 |
| North Carolina | $84,350 |
| Florida | $84,190 |
| Wyoming | $83,760 |
| Indiana | $83,500 |
| Oklahoma | $82,920 |
| Ohio | $82,510 |
| South Carolina | $82,360 |
| Missouri | $81,780 |
| Tennessee | $81,500 |
| Kentucky | $81,040 |
| North Dakota | $80,730 |
| Louisiana | $80,230 |
| West Virginia | $80,130 |
| Kansas | $79,320 |
| Arkansas | $78,940 |
| Iowa | $78,630 |
| South Dakota | $78,060 |
| Mississippi | $77,090 |
| Alabama | $77,080 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $216,700 |
| Vallejo, CA | $203,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $186,600 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $174,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $171,500 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $171,000 |
| Yuba City, CA | $149,300 |
| Kahului, HI | $144,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $139,500 |
| Honolulu, HI | $139,300 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $138,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $137,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $135,600 |
| Bend, OR | $135,000 |
| Salinas, CA | $134,900 |
In other countries
Registered Nurse belongs to the international group "Nursing professionals".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Occupational Therapist$100,300
- Physical Therapist$102,800
- Radiation Therapist$105,300
- Recreational Therapist$61,960
- Respiratory Therapist$82,280
- Speech-Language Pathologist$97,870
- Exercise Physiologist$59,460
- Therapist$77,930
- Veterinarian$130,100
- Nurse Anesthetist$236,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $46.90 ($97,550 a year).
How much does a registered nurse make a month?
About $8,129 a month before tax, based on a median of $97,550 a year.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,940 or less a year ($33.14 an hour); the top 10% make $137,500 or more.
Which state pays registered nurses the most?
California, with a median of $140,300 a year, followed by Hawaii ($136,300) and Oregon ($129,000).
Which city pays registered nurses the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $216,700 a year.
How many registered nurses are there in the United States?
About 3,379,720 people work as registered nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.