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Registered nurse salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Registered Nurse make in the United States?

Average base salary

$44.35
Average $44.35
Low $29.50
High $66.68

The average salary for a registered nurse is $44.35 per hour in the United States and $12,000 overtime per year.250.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Registered Nurse job openings in United States

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Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend ...
Green Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation2.6out of 5 stars.
Akron, OH
Part-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Nurse in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Comfort Choice Hospice Care
 
$452,400per year
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Northwest Hills Surgical Hospi...
 
$450,000per year
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HarmonyCares
 
$416,000per year
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VeloSource
 
$327,600per year
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Seniors Home Care
 
$312,000per year
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Distinctive Home & Health Care
 
$305,980per year
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Highest paying cities for Registered Nurses near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $56.48 per hour
  2. Brooklyn, NY
    $54.78 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $53.99 per hour
  4. Baltimore, MD
    $53.97 per hour
  5. Louisville, KY
    $50.05 per hour

Where can a Registered Nurse earn more?

Compare salaries for Registered Nurses in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Registered Nurse get paid in United States?

Registered Nurse II

Job openings
Average $54.03 per hour

Registered Nurse III

Job openings
Average $65.31 per hour