Registered nurse pay varies widely by specialty, years of experience, shift, and location. Use The RN Network salary database above to compare typical ranges by role and state so you can benchmark your own pay.

Advanced and specialized roles tend to pay the most. Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), nurse practitioners, nurse informaticists, and nurse managers are consistently among the highest-earning nursing careers. Browse the database to compare specialties.

Travel nurses often have higher gross pay because contracts bundle hourly wages with housing and travel stipends, but totals swing with location, season, and demand. Compare staff and travel figures before deciding.

Common ways to raise your pay include earning certifications, moving into a higher-paying specialty, completing a BSN or MSN, picking up shift differentials, negotiating your offers, and relocating to higher-paying markets.

Yes. Nurse pay varies significantly by state and metro area, driven by local demand and cost of living. The salary database lets you filter by location so you are comparing pay where you actually work.

Yes. Browsing the salary database is completely free. You can also request a personalized salary review for your specialty and market.