Registered Nurses
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
$70,000
Median US Salary
Bachelor's degree
Minimum education requirement
Outlook for Registered Nurses
Currently employed
2,906,840
In the U.S. Total
Job Growth
15%
2016 - 2026 growth rate
Jobs added
50,000 or more
Estimated over the next 10 years
Registered Nurses Job Listings
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Median Salary by State for Registered Nurses
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10 Highest Paying States
(Median salary)
Hawaii $102,450
California $100,730
Oregon $89,280
District of Columbia $87,040
Alaska $86,220
Nevada $85,020
Massachusetts $84,700
New York $83,680
New Jersey $80,910
Connecticut $79,500
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Cities with the most jobs for Registered Nurses
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Maxxing your 401k as Registered Nurses
All numbers based on median salary
% to Max 401k
27.1%
Per paycheck
$729.62
Bi-Weekly Pay Period
| Gross Income | $2,692.31 |
| Pre Tax Retirement | $729.62 |
| Before Taxes | $1,962.69 |
| Taxes | $588.81 |
| Take Home | $1,373.88 |
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