Answer 1: How much a Registered Nurse (RN) makes depends on where in the country s/he's working, and what kind of job s/he's doing. Remember that RNs work in all manner of jobs, from school nurses, to public health nurses giving flu shots at a Walgreens, to blood banks, to nursing homes, to hospices, to clinics, to physician's offices, to hospitals and beyond. Each job pays differently; and how much each job pays is largely dependend on where in the country the job is located. Obviously, a nurse in San Francisco, where the cost of living is very high, is going to be paid more than one in some small town in Montana.
All that said, the national median salary for a typical staff RN at a hospital is around $65,000(US). But, again, remember that that number can vary greatly depending on where in the country the hospital is located. The full actual range, nationally, is from around $55,000(US) to maybe $85,000(US), give or take.
Of course, all these salaries are "per year."
Median income or wages associated with professional occupations such as Registered Nurses can be calculated based upon government employment statistics and location of workplace. Here are examples of both:
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics calculated the 2012 median pay for registered nurses as $31.48/hour or $65,470 per year (annual). "The lowest 10% earned less than $45,040 and the top 10% earned more than $94,720".
If you live in Baltimore, your RN median hourly wage is $28.00 and your median annual income is $57,884. However, if you live in Los Angeles, your median hourly is $34 and your median annual income is $65,264. (updated Sept. 3rd 2014).
1. For more information on employment statistics, please consult:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, and Registered Nurses.
The median income of registered nurses in the United States is around $75,330 per year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
As of 2019, the median household income in Massachusetts was approximately $85,843.
The median household income in Nashville, TN is around $56,597 according to the latest data available.
Hispanic households earn about 74% of the median income for white households in the US.
In 1999, the age category with the highest median income was individuals aged 45-54 years.
In 2013, the median family income for white families was about $28,000 more than that of Latino families.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2007), the annual wage estimate for registered nurses ranged from $42,020 to $87,310, with a median of $60,010.Source: U.S. Department of Labor StatisticsAccording to the U.S. Department of Labor (2007), the annual wage estimate for registered nurses ranged from $42,020 to $87,310, with a median of $60,010.Source: U.S. Department of Labor StatisticsAccording to the U.S. Department of Labor (2007), the annual wage estimate for registered nurses ranged from $42,020 to $87,310, with a median of $60,010.Source: U.S. Department of Labor StatisticsAccording to the U.S. Department of Labor (2007), the annual wage estimate for registered nurses ranged from $42,020 to $87,310, with a median of $60,010.Source: U.S. Department of Labor StatisticsAccording to the U.S. Department of Labor (2007), the annual wage estimate for registered nurses ranged from $42,020 to $87,310, with a median of $60,010.Source: U.S. Department of Labor StatisticsAccording to the U.S. Department of Labor (2007), the annual wage estimate for registered nurses ranged from $42,020 to $87,310, with a median of $60,010.Source: U.S. Department of Labor Statistics
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for registered nurses as of May 2008 is, $65,130. This would amount to $31.31 per hour. Median annual wages of registered nurses were $62,450 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $51,640 and $76,570. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $43,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $92,240.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for registered nurses as of May 2008 is, $65,130. This would amount to $31.31 per hour. Median annual wages of registered nurses were $62,450 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $51,640 and $76,570. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $43,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $92,240.
How much do registered nurses make a week?
The median income in the US in 1977 was $13,570. The median income for 2013 in the US was $51,371.
Neonatal nurses are a subset of registered nurses.
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses was created in 1949.
As of 2019, the median household income in Massachusetts was approximately $85,843.
The average pay is higher for a registered nurse. In the US, the average annual salary for a registered nurse is $66,000. The average annual income for a dental hygienist in the US is $51,000.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for registered nurses as of May 2008 is, $65,130. This would amount to $31.31 per hour. Median annual wages of registered nurses were $62,450 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $51,640 and $76,570. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $43,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $92,240.
Nurses in the Treasure Valley, which is the area around Boise, ID, have a starting wage between $20-22 an hour, varying slightly by hospital, department, and shift.
Median Household Income 1931