Registered Nurse Starting Salary in the United States

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Registered Nurse Starting Salary in the United States

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What is the salary range of a Registered Nurse Starting?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Registered Nurse Starting in the United States ranges from $80,083 (25th percentile) to $97,913 (75th percentile), with a median annual salary of $88,266 and an hourly rate of $42. A Registered Nurse Starting's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and more. Below, we'll explore how each of these influences compensation.

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Registered Nurse Starting Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $97,913 $8,159 $1,883 $47
Average $88,266 $7,356 $1,697 $42
25th Percentile $80,083 $6,674 $1,540 $39
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How much does a Registered Nurse Starting make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on August 01, 2025
$80,083
Average $88,266/year
$97,913
$6,674
Average $7,356/month
$8,159
$1,540
Average $1,697/week
$1,883
$39
Average $42/hour
$47
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $97,913 $8,159 $1,883 $47
Average $88,266 $7,356 $1,697 $42
25th Percentile $80,083 $6,674 $1,540 $39

How does experience level affect a Registered Nurse Starting's Salary?

An entry-level Registered Nurse Starting with less than 1 year of experience earns about $82,123. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $82,282. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $84,467. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $87,795, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $88,033.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Registered Nurse Starting $82,123
Intermediate Level Registered Nurse Starting $82,282
Senior Level Registered Nurse Starting $84,467
Specialist Level Registered Nurse Starting $87,795
Expert Level Registered Nurse Starting $88,033
$82,123 0 yr
$82,282 < 2 yrs
$84,467 2-4 yrs
$87,795 5-8 yrs
$88,033 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Registered Nurse Starting vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for a Registered Nurse Starting is $97,357.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $96,060.
  • In New Jersey, a Registered Nurse Starting earns $95,672 per year.
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How much does salary of Registered Nurse Starting vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Registered Nurse Starting is $110,235.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $102,291.
  • In Boston, MA, a Registered Nurse Starting earns $98,443 per year.
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What are the salaries of a Registered Nurse Starting with different levels of education?

Salaries for Registered Nurse Starting with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Registered Nurse Starting with a Associate's Degree is $81,625 - $86,208. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Registered Nurse Starting Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on August 01, 2025
Typical Education for Registered Nurse Starting
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 2.1%
Associates 43.3%
Bachelors 48.9%
Masters 5.3%
Doctorate 0.3%
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What is the salary trend of Registered Nurse Starting?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Registered Nurse Starting compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $73,802 in 2023 to approximately $73,966 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Registered Nurse Starting salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Registered Nurse Starting Over Time

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2023
$73,802
2024
$74,436
2025
$73,966
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2023 $73,802
2024 $74,436
2025 $73,966
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Registered Nurse Starting bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 70.6%
Bonuses 0.6%
Social Security 5.4%
401k/403b 2.8%
Disability 1.4%
Healthcare 5.1%
Pension 3.9%
Time Off 10.1%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $88,266 70.6%
Bonus $708 0.6%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $6,795 5.4%
401K/403B $3,553 2.8%
Disability $1,777 1.4%
Healthcare $6,399 5.1%
Pension $4,886 3.9%
Time Off $12,641 10.1%
Total Compensation $125,026 100%
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