How much does a Registered Nurse make?
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$97,248
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Registered Nurse is $97,248 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $92,712 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 $4,537 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $97,248 /yr |
| Senior Registered Nurse | $118,029 /yr |
| Adjunct Registered Nurse | $117,948 /yr |
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Top Paying Companies
For a Registered Nurse in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Registered Nurse in United States. Employers include Google, Apple and Unity.
Top Paying Companies
For Registered Nurse in United States
| 1 | $186,582 | ||
| 2 | Apple | $162,207 | |
| 3 | Unity | $156,430 | |
| 4 | Amazon | $151,924 | |
| 5 | DoorDash | $145,802 | |
| 6 | ESP Personnel | $143,482 | |
| 7 | SGS Consulting | $139,561 | |
| 8 | LHi Group | $137,602 | |
| 9 | Dell Technologies | $137,505 | |
| 10 | Robert Half | $135,957 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Registered Nurse in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Registered Nurse in United States are Agriculture with a median total pay of $118,804, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $118,602, Financial Services with a median total pay of $116,932, Information Technology with a median total pay of $116,056, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $113,879.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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.
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Registered Nurse pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Registered Nurse is $92,712 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Registered Nurse salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 142741 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Registered Nurse employees.
The highest salary for a Registered Nurse in United States is $135,184 per year.
The lowest salary for a Registered Nurse in United States is $63,583 per year.
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