How much does a Nurse make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$66,571 / yrTotal Pay
$63,235 / yrBase Pay
$3,336 / yrAdditional Pay

$66,571

 / yr
$43K$103K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Nurse is $66,571 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $63,235 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,336 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Registered Nurse

$99,353 /yr
Registered Nurse
$119,565 /yr
Senior Registered Nurse
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Related Job Titles

For Nurse

Some related job titles are Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salaries with median pay of $58,480, Lpn Salaries with median pay of $66,283, RN Case Manager Salaries with median pay of $120,230, Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries with median pay of $38,649.

Top Paying Companies

For a Nurse in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Nurse in United States. Employers include Aerotek, Clipboard Health and MedFirst Staffing.

1
Aerotek
$135,548/yr
2
Clipboard Health
$125,112/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Registered Nurse

$99,353 /yr
Registered Nurse

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Brookdale Senior Living
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NurseSee 94 salaries from this location

$59,754

 / yr

$38

 / hr

$53

 / hr

$32

 / hr

$74,715

 / yr

$91,230

 / yr

$78,037

 / yr

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$34

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$77,395

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$90,473

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$38

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$73,119

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$32

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$62,649

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Top Paying Industries

For a Nurse in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Nurse in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $118,038, Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $88,858, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $87,812, Insurance with a median total pay of $86,497, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $86,021.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$118,038

    35% Higher than other industries

  • Personal Consumer ServicesPersonal Consumer Services$88,858

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$87,812

    12% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$86,497

    11% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$86,021

    11% Higher than other industries

Human Resources & Staffing

Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Nurse are Aerotek, Clipboard Health, and MedFirst Staffing.

AerotekAerotek$135,548/yr
Clipboard HealthClipboard Health$125,112/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Registered Nurse

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$73,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Registered Nurse, BSN

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$37

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Registered Nurse, BSN

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$102,200

/yr

$102K | $200

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Registered Nurse

United States of America

 | <1 year

$25

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Registered Nurse, BSN

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$80

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Registered Nurse

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$1,058

/hr

$58 | $1K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Registered Nurse

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$42

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Registered Nurse

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$44

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Registered Nurse

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$10,100

/hr

$100 | $10K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday

Nurse pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Nurse is $63,235 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Nurse salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 7585 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Nurse employees.

The highest salary for a Nurse in United States is $97,221 per year.

The lowest salary for a Nurse in United States is $41,129 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Nurse or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Nurse.