As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room in the United States is $78,093. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,822 to $87,167, with most professionals earning between $62,291 and $95,428.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $87,167 | $7,264 | $1,676 | $42 |
| Average | $78,093 | $6,508 | $1,502 | $38 |
| 25th Percentile | $69,822 | $5,818 | $1,343 | $34 |
An entry-level Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room with less than 1 year of experience earns about $74,436. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $74,680. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $77,786. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $81,529, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $81,796.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room | $74,436 |
| Intermediate Level Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room | $74,680 |
| Senior Level Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room | $77,786 |
| Specialist Level Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room | $81,529 |
| Expert Level Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room | $81,796 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 0% |
| Top Level | 4% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $209,336 in 2023 to approximately $211,584 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $78,093 | 71.8% | ||
| Bonus | $84 | 0.1% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,981 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,831 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $1,251 | 1.1% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 5.9% | ||
| Pension | $3,283 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $9,922 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $108,815 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.1% |
| High School | 2.1% |
| Associates | 43.8% |
| Bachelors | 48.2% |
| Masters | 5.5% |
| Doctorate | 0.3% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room is $78,093. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room is $38; the average weekly pay of Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room is $1,502; the average monthly pay of Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room is $6,508.
A Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room is $98,007.
The highest pay for Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room is $95,428.
The lowest pay for Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room is $62,291.
Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in the emergency room. Triages each patient and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room records patient histories, performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals. Assists physicians during examinations and emergency procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment as necessary. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room observes patients' progress, records observations in patient medical record, and updates attending physician directly when necessary. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
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