Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Code: 29-1141
Registered Nurses
Comprehensive salary data, employment statistics, and career outlook for Registered Nurse positions across the United States.
+6% projected growth
Quick Stats
$82,750
Annual Mean Wage
3,175,390
Total Employment
$39.78
Hourly Mean Wage
Salary Analysis
Annual Salary Range
10th Percentile $59,450
25th Percentile $68,910
Median (50th) $77,600
75th Percentile $92,270
90th Percentile $116,230
Salary Range
$56,780
Difference between 90th and 10th percentile
Median vs Average
-6.2%
Average is higher than median
Entry Level (10th %ile)
$59,450
Starting salary range for new professionals
Hourly vs Annual Wage Breakdown
$28.58
10th %ile Hourly
$33.13
25th %ile Hourly
$37.31
Median Hourly
$44.36
75th %ile Hourly
$55.88
90th %ile Hourly
* Based on standard 2,080 work hours per year (40 hours/week × 52 weeks)
Geographic Analysis
Salary and employment data for Registered Nurses varies significantly by location. Here are key metropolitan areas with data available.
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
California
$133,840
annual avg
Employment 58,200
vs National Avg +61.7%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
New York
$98,460
annual avg
Employment 195,300
vs National Avg +19.0%
Career Insights
Employment Outlook
+6%
Projected job growth 2022-2032
Total Employment: 3,175,390 positions nationwide
Career Level: Specialized Position
Industry: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Salary Competitiveness
$83k
Average annual salary
Entry Level (10th %ile): $59,450
Experienced (75th %ile): $92,270
Top Earners (90th %ile): $116,230
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