As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of certified registered nurse in the United States is $108. While Salary.com is seeing that certified registered nurse salary in the US can go up to $140 or down to $97, but most earn between $103 and $125. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of certified registered nurse in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile certified registered nurse Salary | $97 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile certified registered nurse Salary | $103 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile certified registered nurse Salary | $108 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile certified registered nurse Salary | $125 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile certified registered nurse Salary | $140 | US | August 01, 2026 |
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