Registered Nurse salary
What registered nurses earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$97,550$46.90 per hour
Average pay$101,420$48.76 per hour
Middle half earn$80,330 – $112,350Top 10%: $137,470+
Jobs3,379,720Employed nationwide
Registered Nurse salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $77,080 | $37.06 | 54,340 | 25.71 |
| Alaska | $109,480 | $52.64 | 7,510 | 23.06 |
| Arizona | $99,500 | $47.84 | 73,150 | 22.58 |
| Arkansas | $78,940 | $37.95 | 29,400 | 22.55 |
| California | $140,270 | $67.44 | 338,940 | 18.61 |
| Colorado | $100,260 | $48.20 | 54,490 | 18.96 |
| Connecticut | $102,740 | $49.39 | 40,110 | 23.65 |
| Delaware | $99,520 | $47.85 | 14,290 | 29.48 |
| Florida | $84,190 | $40.48 | 229,940 | 23.16 |
| Georgia | $93,550 | $44.98 | 100,950 | 20.65 |
| Hawaii | $136,320 | $65.54 | 12,940 | 20.62 |
| Idaho | $92,460 | $44.45 | 16,880 | 19.69 |
| Illinois | $95,990 | $46.15 | 138,910 | 22.78 |
| Indiana | $83,500 | $40.14 | 68,980 | 21.55 |
| Iowa | $78,630 | $37.80 | 34,420 | 22.08 |
| Kansas | $79,320 | $38.14 | 33,800 | 23.51 |
| Kentucky | $81,040 | $38.96 | 50,300 | 25.14 |
| Louisiana | $80,230 | $38.57 | 48,970 | 25.31 |
| Maine | $86,990 | $41.82 | 16,540 | 25.83 |
| Maryland | $99,790 | $47.98 | 52,910 | 19.15 |
| Massachusetts | $104,550 | $50.27 | 88,200 | 24.25 |
| Michigan | $94,300 | $45.34 | 104,950 | 23.83 |
| Minnesota | $101,510 | $48.80 | 70,110 | 23.77 |
| Mississippi | $77,090 | $37.06 | 29,060 | 24.99 |
| Missouri | $81,780 | $39.32 | 76,310 | 25.99 |
| Montana | $85,280 | $41.00 | 10,950 | 21.41 |
| Nebraska | $84,730 | $40.74 | 24,720 | 24.14 |
| Nevada | $103,670 | $49.84 | 27,070 | 17.45 |
| New Hampshire | $99,700 | $47.93 | 15,390 | 22.52 |
| New Jersey | $106,500 | $51.20 | 92,680 | 21.62 |
| New Mexico | $94,340 | $45.36 | 17,980 | 20.65 |
| New York | $109,440 | $52.62 | 205,810 | 21.24 |
| North Carolina | $84,350 | $40.56 | 111,120 | 22.49 |
| North Dakota | $80,730 | $38.81 | 11,340 | 26.4 |
| Ohio | $82,510 | $39.67 | 143,730 | 25.9 |
| Oklahoma | $82,920 | $39.87 | 38,270 | 22.41 |
| Oregon | $129,010 | $62.02 | 39,730 | 20.2 |
| Pennsylvania | $96,430 | $46.36 | 146,520 | 24.16 |
| Rhode Island | $100,640 | $48.39 | 10,090 | 20.13 |
| South Carolina | $82,360 | $39.60 | 49,750 | 21.58 |
| South Dakota | $78,060 | $37.53 | 14,710 | 32.17 |
| Tennessee | $81,500 | $39.18 | 72,200 | 22.02 |
| Texas | $95,970 | $46.14 | 271,380 | 19.29 |
| Utah | $84,600 | $40.67 | 27,420 | 15.8 |
| Vermont | $97,460 | $46.86 | 7,410 | 24.39 |
| Virginia | $93,600 | $45.00 | 77,490 | 18.86 |
| Washington | $124,200 | $59.71 | 69,260 | 19.51 |
| West Virginia | $80,130 | $38.52 | 23,430 | 33.39 |
| Wisconsin | $95,530 | $45.93 | 68,060 | 23.14 |
| Wyoming | $83,760 | $40.27 | 5,330 | 19.0 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $216,740 | 22,930 |
| Vallejo, CA | $203,290 | 4,120 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $186,610 | 41,750 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $174,550 | 3,720 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $171,460 | 23,590 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $170,960 | 1,750 |
| Yuba City, CA | $149,320 | 1,080 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $144,350 | 1,270 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $139,520 | 28,680 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $139,260 | 9,680 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $138,820 | 2,180 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $137,360 | 3,280 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $135,560 | 109,360 |
| Bend, OR | $135,010 | 2,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $134,910 | 3,180 |
Metro areas with the most registered nurses
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 197,740 | $119,720 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 109,360 | $135,560 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 100,240 | $100,490 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 76,680 | $101,420 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 73,790 | $101,180 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 65,910 | $99,830 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 64,240 | $106,180 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 61,670 | $91,380 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 56,460 | $100,490 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 53,700 | $100,830 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 46,830 | $102,710 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 44,310 | $97,280 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 43,600 | $103,040 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 41,750 | $186,610 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 39,900 | $128,260 |
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Questions
How much does a registered nurse make?
The median pay for registered nurses in the U.S. was $97,550 a year ($46.90 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $80,330 and $112,350.
Which states pay registered nurses the most?
The highest pay was in California ($140,270), Hawaii ($136,320), Oregon ($129,010), Washington ($124,200), Alaska ($109,480). The lowest was in Alabama ($77,080), Mississippi ($77,090), South Dakota ($78,060).
How many registered nurses are there in the U.S.?
About 3,379,720 people were employed as registered nurses in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.