Rn Nursing Salary in the United States

How much does a Rn Nursing make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Rn Nursing in the United States is $96,649 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Rn Nursing's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,728
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,995 to $105,065
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,206
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Rn Nursing Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $105,065 $8,755 $2,020 $51
Average $96,649 $8,054 $1,859 $46
25th Percentile $86,995 $7,250 $1,673 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Rn Nursing Salaries

A Rn Nursing's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Rn Nursings

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $121,903
  • San Francisco: $120,568
  • Oakland: $118,027

What Skills Can Increase a Rn Nursing's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.16% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Acute Care (Mentioned in 2.95% Job Postings): Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.
  • Home Care (Mentioned in 2.1% Job Postings): Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing home.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.16%
Acute Care 2.95%
Home Care 2.1%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Rn Nursing's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
$103,414
7%
Communication Skills
$101,481
5%
Accountability
$100,515
4%
Effective Communication
$100,515
4%
Pediatric
$100,515
4%
Infection Control
$99,548
3%
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Rn Nursing Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Rn Nursing roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 49% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Rn Nursing positions in MFG Nondurable or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Rn Nursing as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Rn Nursing

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$120,811$58.025%
Biotechnology$108,246$52.012%
Software & Networking$106,313$51.010%
Healthcare$101,481$49.05%

Rn Nursing Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Rn Nursing's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Rn Nursing

Salaries for a Rn Nursing can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $95,065 in 2023 to around $92,498 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Rn Nursing salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Rn Nursing Over Time

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    Columbus, OH

    Maxim Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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    19 Days Ago

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    Columbus, OH

    Stability HealthCare | Columbus, OH

    L&D Jobs in Ohio. Location Columbus, Ohio Shift Days, 3x12 hrs Start Date ASAP Duration 13 weeks $2,035 /weekly. Job Details & Requirements. Job Descriptio... more

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    Columbus, OH

    RN

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  • Armor Health

    Columbus, OH

    Armor Health | Columbus, OH

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  • Maxim Healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    Maxim Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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  • Longterm Healthcare Facility

    Columbus, OH

    Longterm Healthcare Facility | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Position Summary. The Wellness Director is responsible for the overall direction, administration and coordination of clin... more

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FAQ about Rn Nursing

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Rn Nursing?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Rn Nursing roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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