Registered Nurses
Occupation
$93,600
National Median Salary
$45.00
Median Hourly Wage
3,282,010
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+40.5%
10 Year Change
$66,640
2014 Median
$93,600
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Registered Nurses
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $120,120 | 2,080 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $116,790 | 103,930 |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | $116,230 | 40 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $109,360 | 250 |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $109,360 | 260 |
Top Paying States for Registered Nurses
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $140,330 | 326,720 |
| Hawaii | $136,320 | 13,100 |
| Oregon | $123,990 | 39,900 |
| Washington | $112,180 | 64,690 |
| Alaska | $110,690 | 7,040 |
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Computer Systems Design and Related Services
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
Offices of Chiropractors
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Facilities Support Services
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing