The average annual salary for an entry-level registered nurse (RN) in the United States typically starts around $57,000, which represents the 25th percentile, indicating that a quarter of new RNs earn less than this amount. Salaries below this threshold are considered outliers and are quite rare. On the higher end, the 75th percentile salary is approximately $65,500, meaning that most entry-level RNs earn between these figures. Factors such as geographic location, healthcare facility type, and level of education can influence starting salaries. Overall, this range provides a general idea of what new RNs can expect to earn upon entering the workforce in the US.