Nursing Jobs USA 2026: $98K Avg Salary, Top 10 States
The average registered nurse salary in the United States is $98,430 per year, and the BLS projects 194,500 average annual RN openings through 2034. The US healthcare sector added 82,000 new jobs in January 2026 alone. For new graduates, experienced bedside nurses looking for a change, and internationally educated nurses working toward a US licence,…