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Healthcare

Registered Nurse Salary (2025)

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care.

$81,220
Median Annual
$39/hr
Hourly Rate
$61,000
Entry Level
$115,000
Senior Level

Salary Range

$61,000
$115,000

Median: $81,220 — positioned between entry and senior

Top Paying States for Registered Nurses

StateEst. Annual Salaryvs. National
Hawaii$115,000+42%
California$112,000+38%
New York$104,000+28%
Alaska$102,000+26%
Massachusetts$102,000+26%
New Jersey$97,000+19%
Connecticut$96,000+18%
Washington$93,000+15%

Estimates based on cost-of-living index adjustments. Actual salaries vary by employer and experience.

How to Become a Registered Nurse

Most Registered Nurse positions require: Bachelor's or Associate's in Nursing. Salaries typically increase significantly with experience and specialization.

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