What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Optum Rn?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Optum Rn jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nantucket, MA (23.0% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nantucket, MA $159,554 $13,296 $3,068 $76.71 Berkeley, CA $158,771 $13,230 $3,053 $76.33 Sitka, AK $156,209 $13,017 $3,004 $75.10 San Francisco, CA $152,772 $12,731 $2,937 $73.45 Santa Clara, CA $152,287 $12,690 $2,928 $73.21 Sunnyvale, CA $152,186 $12,682 $2,926 $73.17 Livermore, CA $152,099 $12,674 $2,924 $73.12 San Jose, CA $151,970 $12,664 $2,922 $73.06 Waimea, HI $151,237 $12,603 $2,908 $72.71 Santa Clara County, CA $151,005 $12,583 $2,903 $72.60

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Q: How much does an Optum Rn make?

The average annual pay for an optum rn in the United States is $129,668 a year — that works out to approximately $62.34 an hour. The middle 80% of Optum Rns earn between $76,500 (10th percentile) and $184,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Optum Rn Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$129,668

Columbus

Ohio

$125,247

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How much does an Optum Rn make?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average annual pay for an Optum Rn in the United States is $129,668 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $62.34 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,493/week or $10,805/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $200,500 and as low as $15,500, the majority of Optum Rn salaries currently range between $101,000 (25th percentile) to $157,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $184,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Optum Rn varies greatly (by as much as 56000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Optum Rn in your area makes on average $125,247 per year, or $4,421 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $129,668. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Optum Rn salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Optum Rn jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Optum Rn Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Optum Rn job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nantucket, MA, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $26,541 (20.5%), and Nantucket, MA, furthers that trend with another $29,886 (23.0%) above the $129,668 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Optum Rn appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nantucket, MA, and Santa Clara County, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Optum Rn role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nantucket, MA	$159,554	$13,296	$3,068	$76.71
Berkeley, CA	$158,771	$13,230	$3,053	$76.33
Sitka, AK	$156,209	$13,017	$3,004	$75.10
San Francisco, CA	$152,772	$12,731	$2,937	$73.45
Santa Clara, CA	$152,287	$12,690	$2,928	$73.21
Sunnyvale, CA	$152,186	$12,682	$2,926	$73.17
Livermore, CA	$152,099	$12,674	$2,924	$73.12
San Jose, CA	$151,970	$12,664	$2,922	$73.06
Waimea, HI	$151,237	$12,603	$2,908	$72.71
Santa Clara County, CA	$151,005	$12,583	$2,903	$72.60

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Optum Rn Jobs in the U.S.

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