Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set Salary in the United States

How much does a Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set in the United States is $86,480 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,029
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,390 to $91,478
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,024
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Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $91,478 $7,623 $1,759 $44
Average $86,480 $7,207 $1,663 $42
25th Percentile $78,390 $6,533 $1,508 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set Salaries

A Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set'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 Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set'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): $83,327
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,961
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,847
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,260
  • Expert (over 8 years): $87,730
Levels Salary
Entry Level Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set$83,327
Intermediate Level Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set$83,961
Senior Level Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set$84,847
Specialist Level Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set$86,260
Expert Level Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set$87,730
$83,327 0 yr
$83,961 < 2 yrs
$84,847 2-4 yrs
$86,260 5-8 yrs
$87,730 > 8 yrs
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How Do Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set 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 Registered Nurse Minimum Data Sets. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $95,751.
  • California: $95,388.
  • Massachusetts: $94,116.

Top Paying Cities for Registered Nurse Minimum Data Sets

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: $109,077
  • San Francisco: $108,005
  • Oakland: $105,610

What Skills Can Increase a Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coordination (Mentioned in 8.38% Job Postings): Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 3.3% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • Patient Care (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coordination 8.38%
Billing 3.3%
Patient Care 1.81%
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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 Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set's salary.
  • Process Management: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Management
 $98,587
14%
Written Communication
 $89,939
4%
Problem Solving
 $89,075
3%
Patient Assessment
 $88,210
2%
Decision Making
 $88,210
2%
Critical Thinking
 $88,210
2%
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Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set'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.

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$78,390
Average $86,480/year
$91,478
$6,533
Average $7,207/month
$7,623
$1,508
Average $1,663/week
$1,759
$38
Average $42/hour
$44
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $91,478 $7,623 $1,759 $44
Average $86,480 $7,207 $1,663 $42
25th Percentile $78,390 $6,533 $1,508 $38

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Salary Trends for Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set

Salaries for a Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $82,374 in 2023 to around $81,020 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Registered Nurse Minimum Data Set salary trends, .

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