ASC Registered Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does an ASC Registered Nurse make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an ASC Registered Nurse in the United States is $121,116 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

However, an ASC Registered Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,596
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,724 to $129,219
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,904
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ASC Registered Nurse Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $129,219 $10,768 $2,485 $62
Average $121,116 $10,093 $2,329 $58
25th Percentile $114,724 $9,560 $2,206 $55
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Key Factors That Influence ASC Registered Nurse Salaries

An ASC Registered Nurse'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.

How Experience Level Affects ASC Registered Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an ASC Registered Nurse's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $117,316
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $117,796
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,468
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,653
  • Expert (over 8 years): $121,904
Levels Salary
Entry Level ASC Registered Nurse$117,316
Intermediate Level ASC Registered Nurse$117,796
Senior Level ASC Registered Nurse$118,468
Specialist Level ASC Registered Nurse$119,653
Expert Level ASC Registered Nurse$121,904
$117,316 0 yr
$117,796 < 2 yrs
$118,468 2-4 yrs
$119,653 5-8 yrs
$121,904 > 8 yrs
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How Do ASC Registered Nurse Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract ASC Registered Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $134,100.
  • California: $133,591.
  • Massachusetts: $131,811.

Top Paying Cities for ASC Registered Nurses

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: $152,764
  • San Francisco: $151,091
  • Oakland: $147,907

What Skills Can Increase an ASC Registered Nurse's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 6.62% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Psychiatric (Mentioned in 2.86% Job Postings): Periodically and systematically assessing the client's dietary intake and nutritional status to ensure the effectiveness of nutrition intervention.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 2.09% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 6.62%
Psychiatric 2.86%
Long Term Care 2.09%
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 an ASC Registered Nurse's salary.
  • Psychiatric: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Health Assessment: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Wound Care: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Psychiatric
$144,128
19%
Health Assessment
$139,283
15%
Wound Care
$139,283
15%
Communicates Effectively
$136,861
13%
Case Management
$135,650
12%
Collaborating
$135,650
12%
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ASC Registered Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For ASC Registered Nurse roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, ASC Registered Nurse positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view ASC Registered Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an ASC Registered Nurse

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$145,339$70.020%

ASC Registered Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an ASC Registered Nurse'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 ASC Registered Nurse

Salaries for an ASC Registered Nurse can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $237,306 in 2023 to around $231,982 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of ASC Registered Nurse salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of ASC Registered Nurse Over Time

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2023
$237,306
2024
$242,943
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2023 $237,306
2024 $242,943
2025 $231,982
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FAQ about ASC Registered Nurse

1. What industry pays the highest salary for ASC Registered Nurse?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for ASC Registered Nurse roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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