Registered nurses are licensed medical practitioners who provide hands-on care to patients, working alongside physicians and other healthcare professionals in a variety of settings, from hospitals to medical offices.
The salary of a registered nurse depends on a number of factors, including the setting and state in which they work. In this guide, we’ll explore what registered nurses make compared to other nurses, how much registered nurses make on average, and how much registered nurses make by state.
How Much Does a Registered Nurse Make?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2023, registered nurses across the United States made an average annual salary of $94,480. The following table shows how much registered nurses make compared to other nurses.
| Nurse Type | 2023 Annual Mean Salary |
| Registered nurses | $94,480 |
| Nursing assistants | $39,610 |
| Licensed practical nurses | $60,790 |
| Nurse practitioners | $128,490 |
| Nurse midwives | $131,570 |
| Nurse anesthetists | $214,200 |
Registered Nurse Salary by State
The following table breaks down how much registered nurses made by state in 2023, according to the BLS.
| State | 2023 Annual Mean Salary |
| Alabama | $71,370 |
| Alaska | $109,210 |
| Arizona | $91,430 |
| Arkansas | $72,900 |
| California | $137,690 |
| Colorado | $91,730 |
| Connecticut | $101,840 |
| Delaware | $94,670 |
| Florida | $84,760 |
| Georgia | $90,000 |
| Hawaii | $119,710 |
| Idaho | $83,090 |
| Illinois | $87,650 |
| Indiana | $82,700 |
| Iowa | $74,610 |
| Kansas | $76,240 |
| Kentucky | $81,770 |
| Louisiana | $80,760 |
| Maine | $84,340 |
| Maryland | $92,090 |
| Massachusetts | $108,850 |
| Michigan | $86,210 |
| Minnesota | $94,830 |
| Mississippi | $75,510 |
| Missouri | $77,590 |
| Montana | $82,950 |
| Nebraska | $79,780 |
| Nevada | $97,700 |
| New Hampshire | $89,410 |
| New Jersey | $101,960 |
| New Mexico | $92,140 |
| New York | $106,620 |
| North Carolina | $82,530 |
| North Dakota | $79,190 |
| Ohio | $84,430 |
| Oklahoma | $82,110 |
| Oregon | $113,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $87,530 |
| Rhode Island | $95,070 |
| South Carolina | $81,390 |
| South Dakota | $69,030 |
| Tennessee | $78,240 |
| Texas | $90,210 |
| Utah | $83,100 |
| Vermont | $88,380 |
| Virginia | $88,350 |
| Washington | $111,030 |
| West Virginia | $75,990 |
| Wisconsin | $87,220 |
| Wyoming | $83,990 |
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