How much money does a nurse get paid per year?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for registered nurses was $77,600 in May 2021. The lowest 10% earned less than $53,380, and the highest 10% earned more than $118,000.

Registered nurses with a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) typically earn more than those with an associate degree in nursing (ADN). In May 2021, the median annual wage for registered nurses with a BSN was $83,550, while the median annual wage for registered nurses with an ADN was $73,300.

Registered nurses who work in hospitals typically earn more than those who work in other settings. In May 2021, the median annual wage for registered nurses who worked in hospitals was $80,880, while the median annual wage for registered nurses who worked in other settings was $73,300.

The location of a registered nurse's job can also affect their salary. In May 2021, the highest median annual wages for registered nurses were found in California ($102,600), Hawaii ($95,800), New Jersey ($92,670), Massachusetts ($91,960), and the District of Columbia ($91,670).

Registered nurses who are certified in a specialty may also earn more money. In May 2021, the median annual wage for registered nurses who were certified in a specialty was $84,640, while the median annual wage for registered nurses who were not certified in a specialty was $75,600.