Registered Nurse Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,581 positions with reported compensation (7% of all Registered Nurse listings).

10th percentile

$15,000

25th percentile

$15,000

Median (50th)

$67,371

75th percentile

$85,000

90th percentile

$110,000

Average salary: $67,882

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Registered Nurse job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Nursing

Patient Care

PHP

BLS

Logistics

CPR

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Registered Nurse opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Remote %	Companies	New (7d)
Rochester, NY	523	$192,500	$146,250 – $238,750	–	10	0
Columbus, OH	380	$67,371	$15,000 – $85,000	–	11	0
Albuquerque, NM	231	$16,000	$16,000 – $20,000	–	15	7
dubai	223	AED 120,000	AED 60,000 – AED 120,000	–	15	206
Atlanta, GA	218	$85,000	$82,500 – $87,500	–	15	2
Houston, TX	202	$67,371	$15,000 – $85,000	1%	15	0
Tulsa, OK	179	$67,371	$15,000 – $85,000	–	13	13
Utica, NY	173	$67,371	$15,000 – $85,000	–	5	0
Washington DC	158	$96,000	$88,000 – $104,000	1%	15	2
abu dhabi	151	AED 120,000	AED 60,000 – AED 120,000	–	15	148
Saint Louis, MO	149	$80,000	$77,500 – $90,000	–	14	0
Augusta, GA	134	$72,000	$72,000 – $72,000	–	8	1
Boston, MA	132	$93,600	$84,800 – $93,600	–	8	12
Raleigh, NC	128	$72,665	$72,665 – $72,665	1%	12	0
Burlington, VT	128	$67,371	$15,000 – $85,000	–	3	0
Tyler, TX	125	$67,371	$15,000 – $85,000	–	5	3
Phoenix, AZ	114	$88,802	$69,000 – $90,605	2%	13	38
Concord, NH	93	$67,371	$15,000 – $85,000	–	6	0
Los Angeles, CA	92	$100,000	$100,000 – $100,000	–	13	0
Lodi, CA	91	$67,371	$15,000 – $85,000	–	3	0

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Registered Nurse openings globally.

Ardent Health 196 jobs

Houston Methodist 156 jobs

ATC Marietta 109 jobs

WakeMed Health & Hospitals 106 jobs

Healthforce 52 jobs

Tenet Healthcare 50 jobs

UT Health East Texas 49 jobs

Lovelace Health System 46 jobs

Piedmont Healthcare Inc. 40 jobs

Hillcrest Medical Center 40 jobs

ATC - Northwest 38 jobs

Mayo Clinic 28 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Registered Nurses work

United States 21,601 jobs India 1,176 jobs UAE 512 jobs Singapore 48 jobs Germany 2 jobs

Registered Nurse Job Market Overview (2026)

The Registered Nurse job market is solidly active, with 23,339 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 7,213 new positions were posted (4,301 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Registered Nurse positions is $67,371, with the middle 50% of earners making between $15,000 and $85,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $110,000 or more. Note that 93% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Rochester, NY at $192,500 median, while Albuquerque, NM offers $16,000.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Registered Nurse positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (144 listings). This role typically requires on-site presence, though select employers are offering flexible arrangements.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Registered Nurse roles are Nursing, Patient Care, PHP, BLS, Logistics, and CPR. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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