Average registered nurse salaries vary significantly from state-to-state. In the United States overall, the average registered nurse salary is and the median (50th percentile) is $77,600. California, with RN salaries averaging $124,000, is the highest-paying state for nurses as of May 2021 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics). $63,460 lower than California’s average is … Continue reading Highest Paying States for Registered Nurses in 2024