Nurse salary in United States
How much does a Nurse make in the United States?
Average base salary
$38.52
Average $38.52
Low $22.70
High $65.39
The average salary for a nurse is $38.52 per hour in the United States and $10,000 overtime per year.22.1k salaries reported, updated at December 1, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Nurses in United States
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Highest paying cities for Nurses near United States
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Where can a Nurse earn more?
Compare salaries for Nurses in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Nurses
Top certifications
Counseling CertificationTop licenses
Certified Nurse PractitionerTop specialties
Critical & Intensive CareMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
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Most common benefits for Nurses
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- 457(b)
- Adoption assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Housing stipend
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Loan repayment program
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid housing
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 885 ratings55% of Nurses in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Registered Nurse
Job openingsAverage $43.42 per hour
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Job openingsAverage $69.48 per hour
Clinical Nurse
Job openingsAverage $41.88 per hour
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
Job openingsAverage $2,181 per week
Licensed Practical Nurse
Job openingsAverage $32.87 per hour
Registered Nurse - Infusion
Job openingsAverage $46.43 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Nurse
Do nurses get paid while training?
Payment while training depends on the specific program you choose. Apprentice programs often add the benefit of earning while you gain on-the-job training.
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As a nurse, how can I know if I am being paid fairly?
If you’re unsure about what salary is appropriate for a nurse, visit Indeed's Salary Calculator to get a free, personalized pay range based on your location, industry and experience.
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How much do similar professions to nurse get paid?
Check the below indeed career pages for the detailed pay ranges for the similar professions to nurse here:
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