Average Registered Nurse Salary

$37.38/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse is $37.38 per hour. This is 21% lower than the nursing US average of $45.21.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Registered Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$37.38/hour

21% lower than the nursing US average.

$45.21/hour

United States

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