Average Registered Nurse Salary: How Does Your Compensation Compare?

Data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2009 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates.

1. The median hourly wage for registered nurses was $30.65.
2. The mean hourly wage for registered nurses was $31.99.
3. The mean annual salary for registered nurses was $66,530.

Read more on the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Read more about healthcare salaries:

-5 Statistics on Hip and Joint Surgeon Compensation

-Revenue vs. Salary: 20 Statistics Based on Physician Specialty

-15 Statistics About Coder Salaries Based on Credential