Pediatric Registered Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does a Pediatric Registered Nurse make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pediatric Registered Nurse in the United States is $84,902 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,242
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,968 to $93,978
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,744
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Pediatric Registered Nurse Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $93,978 $7,832 $1,807 $45
Average $84,902 $7,075 $1,633 $41
25th Percentile $76,968 $6,414 $1,480 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Pediatric Registered Nurse Salaries

A Pediatric 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 Pediatric Registered Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pediatric 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): $83,029
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,580
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,188
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,304
  • Expert (over 8 years): $90,598
Levels Salary
Entry Level Pediatric Registered Nurse$83,029
Intermediate Level Pediatric Registered Nurse$83,580
Senior Level Pediatric Registered Nurse$86,188
Specialist Level Pediatric Registered Nurse$90,304
Expert Level Pediatric Registered Nurse$90,598
$83,029 0 yr
$83,580 < 2 yrs
$86,188 2-4 yrs
$90,304 5-8 yrs
$90,598 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Pediatric 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: $107,087
  • San Francisco: $105,915
  • Oakland: $103,683

What Skills Can Increase a Pediatric Registered Nurse's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coordination (Mentioned in 4.03% Job Postings): Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
  • Pediatric Care (Mentioned in 3.84% Job Postings): Providing direct nursing care and health services for children, ranging from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating diseases.
  • Staff Development (Mentioned in 1.9% Job Postings): Refers to all the policies, practices, and procedures used to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies of staff to improve the effectiveness and efficiency both of the individual and the University.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coordination 4.03%
Pediatric Care 3.84%
Staff Development 1.9%
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 Pediatric Registered Nurse's salary.
  • Acute Care: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Acute Care
$92,544
9%
Teamwork
$91,694
8%
Risk Management
$90,845
7%
Staff Development
$90,845
7%
Written Communication
$90,845
7%
Innovation
$88,298
4%
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Pediatric Registered Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pediatric 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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Pediatric Registered Nurse

Salaries for a Pediatric Registered Nurse can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $209,231 in 2023 to around $203,505 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Pediatric Registered Nurse salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Pediatric Registered Nurse Over Time

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$211,478
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2024 $211,478
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