Quick answer
The median annual wage for registered nurses in the US was $97,550 in May 2025 (mean $101,420), with 3,379,720 people employed, per BLS. Among states, California paid the highest median ($140,270) and Puerto Rico the lowest ($39,880).
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $140,270 | $150,280 | 338940 |
| Hawaii | $136,320 | $124,340 | 12940 |
| Oregon | $129,010 | $123,140 | 39730 |
| Washington | $124,200 | $121,540 | 69260 |
| Alaska | $109,480 | $114,870 | 7510 |
| New York | $109,440 | $113,440 | 205810 |
| New Jersey | $106,500 | $110,100 | 92680 |
| Massachusetts | $104,550 | $117,960 | 88200 |
| Nevada | $103,670 | $105,710 | 27070 |
| Connecticut | $102,740 | $105,250 | 40110 |
| District of Columbia | $102,540 | $106,980 | 11440 |
| Minnesota | $101,510 | $103,420 | 70110 |
| Rhode Island | $100,640 | $101,260 | 10090 |
| Colorado | $100,260 | $99,370 | 54490 |
| Maryland | $99,790 | $99,010 | 52910 |
| New Hampshire | $99,700 | $97,900 | 15390 |
| Delaware | $99,520 | $99,460 | 14290 |
| Arizona | $99,500 | $99,730 | 73150 |
| Vermont | $97,460 | $96,650 | 7410 |
| Pennsylvania | $96,430 | $94,020 | 146520 |
| Illinois | $95,990 | $94,360 | 138910 |
| Texas | $95,970 | $95,380 | 271380 |
| Wisconsin | $95,530 | $94,690 | 68060 |
| New Mexico | $94,340 | $95,290 | 17980 |
| Michigan | $94,300 | $94,300 | 104950 |
| Virginia | $93,600 | $93,850 | 77490 |
| Georgia | $93,550 | $95,080 | 100950 |
| Idaho | $92,460 | $92,710 | 16880 |
| Maine | $86,990 | $91,700 | 16540 |
| Montana | $85,280 | $91,510 | 10950 |
| Nebraska | $84,730 | $88,330 | 24720 |
| Utah | $84,600 | $90,950 | 27420 |
| North Carolina | $84,350 | $90,470 | 111120 |
| Florida | $84,190 | $90,650 | 229940 |
| Virgin Islands | $84,120 | $89,910 | 470 |
| Wyoming | $83,760 | $88,600 | 5330 |
| Indiana | $83,500 | $89,150 | 68980 |
| Oklahoma | $82,920 | $85,060 | 38270 |
| Ohio | $82,510 | $87,730 | 143730 |
| South Carolina | $82,360 | $87,670 | 49750 |
| Missouri | $81,780 | $85,900 | 76310 |
| Tennessee | $81,500 | $85,390 | 72200 |
| Kentucky | $81,040 | $86,140 | 50300 |
| North Dakota | $80,730 | $83,600 | 11340 |
| Louisiana | $80,230 | $84,190 | 48970 |
| West Virginia | $80,130 | $86,970 | 23430 |
| Kansas | $79,320 | $82,360 | 33800 |
| Arkansas | $78,940 | $81,520 | 29400 |
| Iowa | $78,630 | $80,540 | 34420 |
| South Dakota | $78,060 | $77,140 | 14710 |
| Mississippi | $77,090 | $78,950 | 29060 |
| Alabama | $77,080 | $77,020 | 54340 |
| Puerto Rico | $39,880 | $46,190 | 21270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do registered nurses make?
The median annual wage for registered nurses in the US was $97,550 in May 2025 (mean $101,420), with 3,379,720 people employed, per BLS. Among states, California paid the highest median ($140,270) and Puerto Rico the lowest ($39,880).
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Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 10:02 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.