Nurse (RN) Salary
healthcare · United States · 2025
National Median
$78,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$52k
Entry level
P25
$63k
Junior
P50
$78k
Median
P75
$95k
Senior
P90
$114k
Top earner
P10
$52,000
P50
$78,000
P90
$114,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $94,500 | $117,000 | $142,500 |
| New York, NY | $85,050 | $105,300 | $128,250 |
| Seattle, WA | $81,900 | $101,400 | $123,500 |
| Boston, MA | $78,750 | $97,500 | $118,750 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $75,600 | $93,600 | $114,000 |
| Austin, TX | $69,300 | $85,800 | $104,500 |
| Denver, CO | $69,300 | $85,800 | $104,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $66,150 | $81,900 | $99,750 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,000 | $78,000 | $95,000 |
| Miami, FL | $59,850 | $74,100 | $90,250 |
H-1B Average Wage
$76,440
DOL prevailing wage reference for Nurse (RN)
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$52,000 – $114,000
Interquartile Range$63,000 – $95,000
Top City (SF)$117,000
Industryhealthcare
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on Nurse (RN) market data
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Market Median: $78,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
-$2,000
(-2.5%)
Target
$78,000
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