Registered Nurses

Nursing Professionals • Healthcare & Medical Careers

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Includes Clinical Nurse Specialists. Excludes "Nurse Anesthetists" (29-1151), "Nurse Midwives" (29-1161), and "Nurse Practitioners" (29-1171).

Typical Salary (Median)
$93,600
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$98,430
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
3,282,010
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 291141

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Registered Nurses earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Registered Nurses (2024)

10th Percentile
$66,030
25th Percentile
$78,610
75th Percentile
$107,960
90th Percentile
$135,320

Top Industries

Industries with the most Registered Nurses positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
3,282,010
$98,430 avg
2
Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance
2,790,380
$98,190 avg
3
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
2,748,550
$97,850 avg
4
Hospitals
1,956,900
$101,100 avg
5
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
1,843,130
$101,060 avg

Work Environment

Hospital Clinic Various

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Registered Nurses professionals work in healthcare & medical careers, specifically in nursing professionals. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $93,600.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Registered Nurses is rated as High. Currently, there are approximately 3,282,010 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.