Registered Nurse salary
The median registered nurse pay is $47.81 per hour, or about $99,445 a year, based on 5,805 postings with published pay from 106 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 5,805roles with published pay
- $47.81median pay per hour
- $35–$71typical published range
- 106employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39.50 | $82,160 |
| 25th percentile | $43.06 | $89,565 |
| Median | $47.81 | $99,445 |
| 75th percentile | $57.21 | $118,997 |
| 90th percentile | $67.03 | $139,422 |
Registered Nurse salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $45.00 per hour, about $93,600 a year, across 3,282,010 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $67.47 | $140,330 | 326,720 |
| Hawaii | $65.54 | $136,320 | 13,100 |
| Oregon | $59.61 | $123,990 | 39,900 |
| Washington | $53.93 | $112,180 | 64,690 |
| Alaska | $53.22 | $110,690 | 7,040 |
| New York | $50.77 | $105,600 | 204,120 |
| District of Columbia | $50.27 | $104,550 | 9,790 |
| New Jersey | $49.39 | $102,730 | 95,150 |
| Massachusetts | $49.03 | $101,970 | 90,190 |
| Nevada | $49.03 | $101,990 | 27,570 |
| Connecticut | $48.84 | $101,590 | 39,020 |
| Minnesota | $48.50 | $100,870 | 64,740 |
| Rhode Island | $48.06 | $99,960 | 10,760 |
| Arizona | $46.58 | $96,890 | 64,430 |
| Maryland | $46.55 | $96,830 | 48,980 |
| New Hampshire | $46.55 | $96,830 | 16,580 |
| Delaware | $44.53 | $92,610 | 13,260 |
| Texas | $43.27 | $90,010 | 261,050 |
| Virginia | $42.70 | $88,820 | 77,420 |
| New Mexico | $42.43 | $88,260 | 17,510 |
| Pennsylvania | $42.12 | $87,610 | 146,840 |
| Georgia | $41.61 | $86,560 | 97,410 |
| Illinois | $41.54 | $86,410 | 139,900 |
| Idaho | $41.39 | $86,100 | 14,540 |
| Wisconsin | $41.38 | $86,070 | 64,960 |
| Michigan | $41.19 | $85,670 | 104,210 |
| Vermont | $40.94 | $85,150 | 7,240 |
| Maine | $39.84 | $82,860 | 16,280 |
| Florida | $39.83 | $82,850 | 218,100 |
| Utah | $39.55 | $82,270 | 25,780 |
| North Carolina | $39.36 | $81,860 | 108,510 |
| Wyoming | $39.32 | $81,790 | 5,180 |
| Montana | $39.21 | $81,560 | 10,540 |
| Ohio | $39.06 | $81,250 | 138,360 |
| Oklahoma | $39.02 | $81,160 | 32,870 |
| Nebraska | $38.95 | $81,020 | 24,180 |
| Indiana | $38.82 | $80,740 | 68,950 |
| West Virginia | $38.46 | $79,990 | 21,740 |
| Kentucky | $38.42 | $79,910 | 48,170 |
| South Carolina | $38.41 | $79,900 | 50,300 |
| Missouri | $38.35 | $79,770 | 74,270 |
| Tennessee | $38.00 | $79,030 | 67,990 |
| Louisiana | $37.92 | $78,880 | 46,790 |
| North Dakota | $37.62 | $78,260 | 11,000 |
| Kansas | $37.53 | $78,060 | 32,640 |
| Arkansas | $37.08 | $77,130 | 28,320 |
| Iowa | $37.00 | $76,960 | 33,480 |
| Mississippi | $35.80 | $74,470 | 29,400 |
| Alabama | $34.16 | $71,040 | 53,340 |
| South Dakota | $33.42 | $69,510 | 14,500 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $100.45 | $208,940 | 21,460 |
| Vallejo, CA | $92.53 | $192,470 | 4,410 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $90.40 | $188,020 | 40,750 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $86.01 | $178,900 | 1,610 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $82.88 | $172,390 | 3,770 |
| Modesto, CA | $81.47 | $169,460 | 5,260 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $81.35 | $169,210 | 23,400 |
| Yuba City, CA | $69.34 | $144,220 | 1,070 |
| Chico, CA | $68.14 | $141,720 | 2,490 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $66.97 | $139,310 | 1,170 |
Registered Nurse pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 425 | $69.49 | $144,539 |
| California | 536 | $66.48 | $138,278 |
| Minnesota | 423 | $59.05 | $122,824 |
| Oregon | 19 | $57.50 | $119,600 |
| Massachusetts | 543 | $56.69 | $117,915 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $56.02 | $116,532 |
| Delaware | 84 | $54.74 | $113,859 |
| Montana | 5 | $54.72 | $113,818 |
| Idaho | 3 | $52.59 | $109,387 |
| Vermont | 4 | $52.26 | $108,701 |
| Hawaii | 4 | $51.25 | $106,600 |
| New Mexico | 5 | $51.13 | $106,350 |
| New York | 281 | $50.88 | $105,830 |
| Alaska | 4 | $49.83 | $103,636 |
| New Jersey | 194 | $48.67 | $101,234 |
| Connecticut | 57 | $48.05 | $99,944 |
| Georgia | 74 | $47.75 | $99,320 |
| North Carolina | 261 | $47.75 | $99,320 |
| Colorado | 227 | $46.89 | $97,531 |
| Maryland | 172 | $46.70 | $97,136 |
Registered Nurse wage offers in federal filings
What employers reported they would pay, alongside what they publish.
| State | Wage offers | Typical range / hr | Median / hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $51–$69 | $57.50 |
| Washington | 19 | $51–$67 | $52.46 |
| New Jersey | 14 | $49–$49 | $49.15 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $45–$62 | $47.37 |
| Vermont | 13 | $40–$54 | $46.14 |
| Colorado | 9 | $41–$51 | $44.95 |
| Maryland | 22 | $41–$48 | $44.66 |
| New York | 75 | $40–$47 | $42.76 |
| New Mexico | 11 | $37–$55 | $42.44 |
| Georgia | 24 | $41–$48 | $41.33 |
| Illinois | 60 | $37–$43 | $40 |
| Virginia | 7 | $36–$50 | $39.66 |
| Florida | 21 | $33–$45 | $39.50 |
| Ohio | 32 | $34–$50 | $39.46 |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026: 633 distinct offers, median $40 per hour. They are not job postings. The table lists states with at least 5 offers.
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Health | 3 | $108.25 | $225,160 |
| MarinHealth | 16 | $106.18 | $220,854 |
| Stanford Children's Health | 8 | $103.75 | $215,800 |
| Montage Health | 7 | $85.12 | $177,050 |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System | 14 | $81.56 | $169,645 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | 3 | $80.95 | $168,376 |
| Bristol Myers Squibb | 3 | $75.87 | $157,810 |
| Seattle Children's | 27 | $71.45 | $148,616 |
| MultiCare | 269 | $69.49 | $144,539 |
| Sharp HealthCare | 107 | $68.59 | $142,667 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 5,805 postings from 106 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a registered nurse make?
The median registered nurse pay across 5,805 postings with published pay is $47.81 per hour, about $99,445 a year. Half of the postings fall between $43 and $57 per hour.
Which states pay registered nurses the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Washington ($69.49/hr), California ($66.48/hr), Minnesota ($59.05/hr).
What do registered nurses get paid at other hospitals in Virginia?
- Veterans Health AdministrationRichmond, VA$60.98/hr
- Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA$51.47/hr
- Mary Washington HealthcareMWHC Corporate, VA$48.43/hr
See all employers by name, how pay is moving and the roles that pay more.
Get the free pay reportFree for candidates · email onlyWhat do other employers pay registered nurses near you?
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
1,500+ Registered Nurse roles in Virginia, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Your RN pay reportVirginia · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationRichmond, VA · 2 postings$60.98/ hr$40–$82
- Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 255 postings$51.47/ hr$36–$74
- Mary Washington HealthcareMWHC Corporate, VA · 87 postings$48.43/ hr$34–$65
- US Oncology NetworkHampton, VA · 3 postings$48.30/ hr$32–$65
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
684 RN postings with published pay in Virginia, 597 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 684 RN roles
- Registered Nurse - Community Living Center (1P)Permanent$82k–$164k/ year
- Transfer Center Bed Flow Coordinator RNPermanent$47.47–$69.73/ hour
+ 682 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.