Nurse Salary
The short answer
The median pay for registered nurses in the U.S. was $97,550 a year ($46.90 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $68,940 and $137,470.
Pay range
- Lower pay (10% earn less)
- $68,940
- Middle (median)
- $97,550
- Higher pay (10% earn more)
- $137,470
- Median per hour
- $46.90
Government category: Registered Nurses. National figures for May 2025; pay in your area may be higher or lower.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse make?
The median pay for registered nurses in the U.S. was $97,550 a year ($46.90 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $68,940 and $137,470.
What do current nursing jobs on Gray Hair Jobs pay?
Of 15 current listings that post a yearly pay range, the typical (median) midpoint is $108,070. Pay depends on location, experience and hours.
Can I earn this working part-time?
The figures above are for all workers, most of them full-time. Part-time pay is usually quoted per hour; the median hourly wage was $46.90. Check each listing for its exact pay and hours.