Registered Nurses pay in the US: advertised rates, October 2026
By YourJobs Editorial
Based on 66,946 Registered Nurses postings on yourjobs.com between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 42% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $46.70 (n = 28,085 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $41.00 to $50.00. This page was built 20 October 2026.
Advertised pay
| Measure | Hourly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $41.00 | $85,280 |
| Median advertised hourly rate | $46.70 | $97,136 |
| 75th percentile | $50.00 | $104,000 |
| Highest advertised rate we recorded | $192.31 | $400,005 |
Sample
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026 | 66,946 |
| Postings that stated pay | 28,085 (42%) |
| Pay figures that came with a stated period | 70% |
| Postings with an employment type recorded | 36,820 (55%) |
| Full time, of postings with a type recorded | 52% |
| Part time, of postings with a type recorded | 21% |
| Employers | 963 |
| Cities | 4,373 |
Highest advertised rate we recorded
This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.
- Rate
- $192.31 per hour (hourly equivalent)
- As stated
- $400,000 per year
- Job title
- Los Angeles Turn-key Practice with Exciting Ownership Opportunity
- Employer
- RosmanSearch
- Location
- Arcadia, California
- First seen
- 17 October 2026
- Posting text
- “…d Ownership: ? Year 1: Competitive base salary of $400,000 plus incentive bonuses. Established patient base a…”
- Posting
- View this job, still open
Employers posting the most Registered Nurses jobs in the US
| Employer | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Medical System | 6,996 | $48.43 | Open jobs |
| Good Samaritan | 5,015 | $40.25 | Open jobs |
| University of New Mexico - Hospitals | 3,761 | $40.30 | Open jobs |
| Methodist Health System | 3,521 | Open jobs | |
| Premiere Healthcare Staffing | 3,226 | $49.44 | Open jobs |
| Mercy | 2,404 | $7.69 | Open jobs |
| Wellstar Health System | 1,565 | Open jobs | |
| VIRTUA | 1,521 | Open jobs | |
| Providence Health and Services | 1,489 | $66.93 | Open jobs |
| First Choice Nurses of Eastern VA | 1,455 | $56.75 | Open jobs |
A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.
Registered Nurses pay by state
| State | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Pay page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6,658 | $48.43 | Registered Nurses pay in Maryland |
| Texas | 5,883 | $38.95 | Registered Nurses pay in Texas |
| Maine | 4,684 | $47.69 | Registered Nurses pay in Maine |
| Georgia | 4,323 | $40.29 | Registered Nurses pay in Georgia |
| New Mexico | 4,040 | $40.30 | Registered Nurses pay in New Mexico |
| Illinois | 3,301 | $47.50 | Registered Nurses pay in Illinois |
| Missouri | 2,898 | $15.00 | Registered Nurses pay in Missouri |
| New Jersey | 2,621 | $52.14 | Registered Nurses pay in New Jersey |
| North Carolina | 2,563 | $56.75 | Registered Nurses pay in North Carolina |
| Minnesota | 2,303 | $43.50 | Registered Nurses pay in Minnesota |
| Wisconsin | 1,928 | $43.50 | Registered Nurses pay in Wisconsin |
| California | 1,789 | $68.98 | Registered Nurses pay in California |
| Colorado | 1,719 | $45.00 | Registered Nurses pay in Colorado |
| Virginia | 1,661 | $56.75 | Registered Nurses pay in Virginia |
| New York | 1,581 | $57.00 | Registered Nurses pay in New York |
Month by month
| Month | Postings | With pay | Median hourly | 25th pct | 75th pct | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (to date) | 65,251 | 27,676 | $46.70 | $41.00 | $50.25 | 0% |
| September 2026 | 3,655 | 909 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 | 0% |
| August 2026 | 2,161 | 394 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 | 0% |
| July 2026 | 1,578 | 408 | $45.90 | $33.50 | $47.50 | 0% |
| June 2026 | 1,397 | 499 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 | 0% |
| May 2026 | 24 | 11 | 0% | |||
| March 2026 | 3 | 3 | 0% |
A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.
Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.
Comparison with official earnings data
For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $86,070 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.
Related pages
- Current Registered Nurses jobs
- Top employers hiring in the US
- Pay data for all occupations
- How the data is collected and calculated
Notes and sources
Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.
Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 07:15.
Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.
Cite as:
YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Registered Nurses in the US, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/registered-nurses