Register Nurse Salary
National Average
$12,000 $67,273 /year $94,500National Average
$1,000 $5,606 /month $7,875National Average
$231 $1,293 /week $1,817National Average
$5.77 $32 /hour $45.43| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Earners | $86,500 | $7,208 | $1,663 | $42 |
| 75th Percentile | $79,000 | $6,583 | $1,519 | $38 |
| Average | $67,273 | $5,606 | $1,293 | $32 |
| 25th Percentile | $58,500 | $4,875 | $1,125 | $28 |
As of Jan 14, 2021, the average annual pay for a Register Nurse in the United States is $67,273 a year.
Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $32.34 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,294/week or $5,606/month.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $94,500 and as low as $12,000, the majority of Register Nurse salaries currently range between $58,500 (25th percentile) to $79,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $86,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Register Nurse varies greatly (by as much as $20,500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.
Based on recent job postings on ZipRecruiter, the Register Nurse job market in both Chicago, IL and the surrounding area is very active. A Register Nurse in your area makes on average $68,867 per year, or $1,594 (2%) more than the national average annual salary of $67,273. ranks number 1 out of 50 states nationwide for Register Nurse salaries.
To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Register Nurse jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.
Find your next high paying job as a Register Nurse on ZipRecruiter today.
Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Register Nurse Jobs
We’ve identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Register Nurse job is above the national average. Topping the list is Santa Clara, CA, with San Francisco, CA and Fremont, CA close behind in the second and third positions. Fremont, CA beats the national average by $10,883 (16.2%), and Santa Clara, CA furthers that trend with another $14,118 (21.0%) above the $67,273 average.
Importantly, Santa Clara, CA has a moderately active Register Nurse job market with only a few companies currently hiring for this type of role.
With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Register Nurse appears to be exceedingly fruitful.
Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top ten cities varies very little at 9% between Santa Clara, CA and Santa Maria, 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 a Register Nurse role.
| City | Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $81,391 | $6,783 | $1,565 | $39.13 |
| San Francisco, CA | $81,367 | $6,781 | $1,565 | $39.12 |
| Fremont, CA | $78,157 | $6,513 | $1,503 | $37.58 |
| San Jose, CA | $76,465 | $6,372 | $1,470 | $36.76 |
| Alexandria, VA | $75,901 | $6,325 | $1,460 | $36.49 |
| Oakland, CA | $75,638 | $6,303 | $1,455 | $36.36 |
| Tanaina, AK | $75,450 | $6,288 | $1,451 | $36.27 |
| Wasilla, AK | $75,450 | $6,287 | $1,451 | $36.27 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $74,777 | $6,231 | $1,438 | $35.95 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $74,284 | $6,190 | $1,429 | $35.71 |
Top 5 Best Paying Related Register Nurse Jobs in the U.S.
We found at least five jobs related to the Register Nurse job category that pay more per year than a typical Register Nurse salary. Top examples of these roles include: Regional Nurse Consultant, Nurse Manager Director, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
Importantly, all of these jobs are paid between $27,446 (40.8%) and $46,765 (69.5%) more than the average Register Nurse salary of $67,273. If you’re qualified, getting hired for one of these related Register Nurse jobs may help you make more money than that of the average Register Nurse position.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Nurse Consultant | $114,038 | $9,503 | $2,193 | $54.83 |
| Nurse Manager Director | $102,792 | $8,566 | $1,977 | $49.42 |
| Advanced Practice Registered Nurse | $100,444 | $8,370 | $1,932 | $48.29 |
| RN Openings | $96,589 | $8,049 | $1,857 | $46.44 |
| Contract Nurse | $94,719 | $7,893 | $1,822 | $45.54 |
