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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,527 positions with reported compensation (7% of all Registered Nurse listings).

10th percentile

£32,073

25th percentile

£34,000

Median (50th)

£39,780

75th percentile

£47,911

90th percentile

£57,408

Average salary: £42,198

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Nursing

Patient Care

EHR

CPR

BLS

GPS Navigation

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	614	$80,774	$80,774 – $80,774	–	12	29
Rochester, NY	580	$39,780	$34,000 – $47,911	–	6	56
Houston, TX	266	$65,000	$65,000 – $65,000	–	15	2
Albuquerque, NM	247	$15,000	$15,000 – $20,000	–	14	47
Atlanta, GA	233	$39,780	$34,000 – $47,911	–	15	29
Boston, MA	225	$89,500	$89,500 – $174,750	–	10	9
Saint Louis, MO	225	$100,000	$100,000 – $100,000	–	8	17
Utica, NY	205	$39,780	$34,000 – $47,911	–	5	36
Washington DC	183	$100,000	$97,700 – $100,000	2%	15	68
Bakersfield, CA	166	$39,780	$34,000 – $47,911	–	2	6
Jacksonville, FL	161	$80,000	$80,000 – $80,000	2%	15	70
Tyler, TX	150	$39,780	$34,000 – $47,911	–	6	59
Hanford, CA	135	$39,780	$34,000 – $47,911	–	4	5
dubai	133	AED 100,000	AED 89,000 – AED 144,000	–	15	40
Tulsa, OK	129	$39,780	$34,000 – $47,911	–	5	29
San Luis Obispo, CA	122	$39,780	$34,000 – $47,911	–	5	22
Lodi, CA	117	$39,780	$34,000 – $47,911	–	2	10
California	116	$39,780	$34,000 – $47,911	2%	7	0
abu dhabi	114	AED 90,000	AED 67,000 – AED 133,960	–	15	22
Portland, OR	110	$71,991	$71,991 – $71,991	1%	6	8

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Registered Nurse openings globally.

Ardent Health 274 jobs

Houston Methodist 228 jobs

Healthforce 174 jobs

Boston Medical Center 113 jobs

SGS Consulting 106 jobs

Carenest Health Services 105 jobs

Bestica 94 jobs

vTech Solution 82 jobs

Mayo Clinic 79 jobs

Baptist Health Jacksonville 57 jobs

Centstone HC 27 jobs

University of New Mexico - Hospitals 26 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Registered Nurses work

United States 17,837 jobs United Kingdom 2,422 jobs UAE 370 jobs Germany 1 jobs

Registered Nurse Job Market Overview (2026)

The Registered Nurse job market is solidly active, with 20,630 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 7,341 new positions were posted (3,758 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Registered Nurse positions is £39,780, with the middle 50% of earners making between £34,000 and £47,911. Top earners (90th percentile) command £57,408 or more. Note that 93% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Saint Louis, MO at $100,000 median, while Albuquerque, NM offers $15,000.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Registered Nurse positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (105 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, EHR, CPR, BLS, and GPS Navigation. 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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