Most registered nurses (RNs) earn between $47,700 and $69,800 annually, with the highest-paid nurses earning a national average of over $83,400.
Mean Annual Registered Nurse Salaries by Industry, 2007:
|
Industry |
Salary |
| Employment services |
$67,570
|
| General medical and surgical hospitals |
$63,820
|
| Home health care services |
$59,140
|
| Offices of physicians |
$61,740
|
| Nursing care facilities |
$56,410
|
(Figures courtesy of the US Labor Bureau)
Nursing is one of the most popular professions in the United States, and one of the most in-demand, with over 2.5 million positions occupied.
Around 60% of registered nurses are employed in hospitals, with the remainder working in physicians' offices, nursing homes, outpatient care centers and other health care facilities. The number of nursing positions is expected to grow rapidly, increasing by over 20% by the year 2016, due to technological advances, an increased focus on preventive care and the growth and aging of the population.
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