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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,256 positions with reported compensation (6% of all Registered Nurse listings).

10th percentile

£32,073

25th percentile

£33,000

Median (50th)

£39,959

75th percentile

£47,911

90th percentile

£57,408

Average salary: £41,931

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Nursing

Patient Care

Excel

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)
Columbus, OH	628	$39,959	$33,000 – $47,911	–	9	42
Rochester, NY	585	$65,000	$65,000 – $65,000	–	7	4
Atlanta, GA	242	$39,959	$33,000 – $47,911	–	15	42
Albuquerque, NM	230	$16,000	$15,000 – $20,000	–	12	30
Saint Louis, MO	220	$100,000	$100,000 – $100,000	–	9	11
Houston, TX	215	$65,000	$65,000 – $65,000	–	13	2
Boston, MA	186	$185,120	$147,680 – $222,560	–	8	5
Utica, NY	186	$39,959	$33,000 – $47,911	–	5	11
Bakersfield, CA	178	$39,959	$33,000 – $47,911	–	2	9
dubai	149	AED 100,000	AED 78,000 – AED 134,000	–	15	116
abu dhabi	143	AED 112,000	AED 78,590 – AED 134,000	–	15	130
Tyler, TX	141	$39,959	$33,000 – $47,911	–	5	14
Hanford, CA	134	$39,959	$33,000 – $47,911	–	3	3
Tulsa, OK	127	$15,000	$15,000 – $15,000	–	7	35
Lodi, CA	121	$39,959	$33,000 – $47,911	–	2	4
California	114	$39,959	$33,000 – $47,911	2%	6	2
Portland, OR	113	$71,991	$71,991 – $71,991	1%	7	7
Wilmington, NC	112	$39,959	$33,000 – $47,911	–	5	11
Jacksonville, FL	104	$80,000	$80,000 – $80,000	2%	10	10
Detroit, MI	100	$39,959	$33,000 – $47,911	1%	14	30

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Registered Nurse openings globally.

Ardent Health 282 jobs

Houston Methodist 186 jobs

Healthforce 136 jobs

SGS Consulting 102 jobs

Mayo Clinic 85 jobs

Carenest Health Services 82 jobs

Boston Medical Center 81 jobs

Henry Ford Health 56 jobs

Bestica 39 jobs

Tanqeeb 37 jobs

NMC 17 jobs

Kingscollegehospitaldubai 13 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Registered Nurses work

United States 17,179 jobs United Kingdom 2,049 jobs UAE 402 jobs Germany 35 jobs

Registered Nurse Job Market Overview (2026)

The Registered Nurse job market is solidly active, with 19,665 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 5,420 new positions were posted (2,736 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Registered Nurse positions is £39,959, with the middle 50% of earners making between £33,000 and £47,911. Top earners (90th percentile) command £57,408 or more. Note that 94% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Boston, MA at $185,120 median, while Tulsa, OK offers $15,000.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Registered Nurse positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (106 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, and Excel. 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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