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Registered Nurse Med/Surg salary
Average registered nurse med/surg salary
$84,812
How much does a registered nurse med/surg make?
The average registered nurse med/surg salary in the United States is $84,812. Registered nurse med/surg salaries typically range between $49,000 and $145,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for registered nurse med/surgs is $40.77 per hour.
Registered nurse med/surg salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Registered nurse med/surgs earn the highest average salary in Rhode Island.
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Where can a Registered Nurse Med/Surg earn more?
Registered Nurse Med/Surg Salaries By Experience Level
| Experience Level | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level registered nurse med/surg | $67,300 | $32.33 |
| Mid-level registered nurse med/surg | $84,600 | $40.67 |
| Senior-level registered nurse med/surg | $116,000 | $55.78 |
Average registered nurse med/surg salary by state
The highest-paying states for registered nurse med/surgs are Rhode Island, California, and Connecticut. The lowest average registered nurse med/surg salary states are Montana, South Dakota, and Colorado.
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Highest paying states for registered nurse med/surgs
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $109,900 | $52.84 |
| 2 | Delaware | $102,297 | $49.18 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $92,905 | $44.67 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $97,565 | $46.91 |
| 5 | Maine | $87,912 | $42.27 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $119,411 | $57.41 |
| 7 | Michigan | $92,385 | $44.42 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $104,244 | $50.12 |
| 9 | New York | $101,756 | $48.92 |
| 10 | California | $110,642 | $53.19 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $90,548 | $43.53 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $86,866 | $41.76 |
| 13 | Texas | $86,618 | $41.64 |
| 14 | Tennessee | $84,086 | $40.43 |
| 15 | Maryland | $96,737 | $46.51 |
| 16 | Florida | $84,151 | $40.46 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $81,287 | $39.08 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $79,539 | $38.24 |
| 19 | Vermont | $83,954 | $40.36 |
| 20 | Indiana | $80,447 | $38.68 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $82,777 | $39.80 |
| 22 | Oregon | $91,287 | $43.89 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $81,807 | $39.33 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $83,068 | $39.94 |
| 25 | Washington | $87,512 | $42.07 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $101,085 | $48.60 |
| 27 | Ohio | $82,713 | $39.77 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $83,636 | $40.21 |
| 29 | Illinois | $86,387 | $41.53 |
| 30 | Georgia | $82,833 | $39.82 |
| 31 | Kansas | $79,874 | $38.40 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $98,240 | $47.23 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $76,907 | $36.97 |
| 34 | Virginia | $88,205 | $42.41 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $78,466 | $37.72 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $75,561 | $36.33 |
| 37 | Arizona | $81,517 | $39.19 |
| 38 | Alaska | $67,962 | $32.67 |
| 39 | Montana | $76,838 | $36.94 |
| 40 | Nevada | $81,090 | $38.99 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $83,099 | $39.95 |
| 42 | Utah | $81,420 | $39.14 |
| 43 | Idaho | $80,408 | $38.66 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $78,090 | $37.54 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $79,624 | $38.28 |
| 46 | Alabama | $77,440 | $37.23 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $78,326 | $37.66 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $74,409 | $35.77 |
| 49 | Iowa | $74,462 | $35.80 |
| 50 | Missouri | $77,161 | $37.10 |
| 51 | Colorado | $74,830 | $35.98 |
Highest paying cities for registered nurse med/surgs
The highest-paying cities for registered nurse med/surgs are Lancaster, CA, New York, NY, and Boston, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster, CA | $111,118 | $53.42 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $103,314 | $49.67 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $98,649 | $47.43 |
| 4 | Baltimore, MD | $97,793 | $47.02 |
| 5 | Detroit, MI | $92,723 | $44.58 |
| 6 | Albany, OR | $91,704 | $44.09 |
| 7 | Portland, ME | $88,974 | $42.78 |
| 8 | Seattle, WA | $87,656 | $42.14 |
| 9 | El Paso, TX | $87,527 | $42.08 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $87,439 | $42.04 |
| 11 | Chicago, IL | $86,434 | $41.55 |
| 12 | Cleveland, TN | $84,116 | $40.44 |
| 13 | Miami, FL | $83,909 | $40.34 |
| 14 | Milwaukee, WI | $83,884 | $40.33 |
| 15 | Burlington, VT | $83,691 | $40.24 |
| 16 | Austin, MN | $83,624 | $40.20 |
| 17 | Tulsa, OK | $83,035 | $39.92 |
| 18 | Atlanta, GA | $82,991 | $39.90 |
| 19 | Cleveland, OH | $82,939 | $39.87 |
| 20 | Bowling Green, KY | $82,508 | $39.67 |
Registered Nurse Med/Surgs are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Registered Nurse Med/Surg salary details
A registered nurse med/surg's salary ranges from $49,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $145,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a registered nurse med/surg's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $145,000 | $12,083 | $70 |
| 75th Percentile | $112,000 | $9,333 | $54 |
| Average | $84,812 | $7,068 | $41 |
| 25th Percentile | $63,000 | $5,250 | $30 |
| 10th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
Highest paying registered nurse med/surg jobs
The highest paying types of registered nurse med/surgs are contractor-registered nurse, agency registered nurse, and advanced registered nurse practitioner.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse | $68,342 | $5,695 | $32.86 | 699,636 |
| Emergency Department Registered Nurse | $81,260 | $6,772 | $39.07 | 661,518 |
| Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner | $97,820 | $8,152 | $47.03 | 486,582 |
| Psychiatric Registered Nurse | $73,053 | $6,088 | $35.12 | 640,480 |
| Triage Register Nurse | $67,813 | $5,651 | $32.60 | 458,151 |
| Contractor-Registered Nurse | $128,474 | $10,706 | $61.77 | 648,022 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for Registered Nurse Med/Surgs, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Sophia Thomas
President, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
-Starting salaries for NPs are exceptional, and usually hover between $80,000-100,000, but that can vary significantly based on geographic location, work setting, and certification/specialty. Some salaries are higher.
-The bureau of labor statistics (BLS) offers an excellent breakdown of salaries by region and state as well: link
-(Note: some stats on the BLS website are reflective of the Mean or Average salary and others represent the Median or midpoint. AANP data are all reported in Median)
-As NPs advance in their careers, there is a clear and positive relationship between number of years' experience and salary growth.
Top companies hiring registered nurse med/surgs now:
Which companies pay registered nurse med/surgs the most?
Registered nurse med/surg salaries at Dignity Health and Valley Presbyterian Hospital are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average registered nurse med/surg salary at companies like Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District and Lincoln Surgical Hospital are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dignity Health | $138,489 | $66.58 |
| 2 | Valley Presbyterian Hospital | $126,390 | $60.76 |
| 3 | Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District | $120,082 | $57.73 |
| 4 | Lincoln Surgical Hospital | $111,535 | $53.62 |
| 5 | Express Healthcare Professionals | $110,677 | $53.21 |
| 6 | Medical City Arlington | $110,030 | $52.90 |
| 7 | RNnetwork | $109,851 | $52.81 |
| 8 | Cottage Health | $108,578 | $52.20 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley | $108,360 | $52.10 |
| 10 | Soliant | $108,009 | $51.93 |
| 11 | CHATUGE FAMILY PRACTICE | $107,856 | $51.85 |
| 12 | The Arora Group | $105,740 | $50.84 |
| 13 | Stability Healthcare | $105,733 | $50.83 |
| 14 | Maxim Healthcare Group | $105,666 | $50.80 |
| 15 | Aya Healthcare | $104,719 | $50.35 |
| 16 | Scripps Health | $104,612 | $50.29 |
| 17 | MAS Medical Staffing | $103,890 | $49.95 |
| 18 | Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp. | $103,365 | $49.69 |
| 19 | Interim HealthCare | $103,242 | $49.64 |
| 20 | Jackson Nurse Professionals | $102,524 | $49.29 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Registered Nurse Med/Surg salary trends
The average registered nurse med/surg salary has risen by $11,872 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average registered nurse med/surg earned $72,940 annually, but today, they earn $84,812 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for registered nurse med/surgs over the last decade.
Compare registered nurse med/surg salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average registered nurse med/surg salary over time
Compare registered nurse med/surg salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Registered Nurse Med/Surg salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,800 | $40.78 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $82,500 | $39.68 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $80,800 | $38.83 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $78,800 | $37.89 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $77,100 | $37.05 | +1.4% |
Recently added registered nurse med/surg salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adecco Us, Inc. | Registered Nurse (RN)-Med Surg- | McMinnville, OR | 12/18/2024 | $13,566 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing | Medical Surg RN | Birmingham, AL | 12/17/2024 | $70,384 |
| Cayuga Health | Registered Nurse-Med/Surg | Montour Falls, NY | 12/17/2024 | $78,200 |
| Prana Talent | RN Med Surg | Medical Surgical Nurse | Danville, VA | 12/17/2024 | $117,112 |
| Prana Talent | RN Med Surg | Medical Surgical Nurse | Missoula, MT | 12/17/2024 | $139,071 |
| A-Line Staffing Solutions | Registered Nurse-Med Surg/Constant Care | Huntington, IN | 12/17/2024 | $104,350 |
| Titan Medical Group | Travel Nurse RN-Med Surg | Bakersfield, CA | 12/17/2024 | $119,272 |
| University of Southern California | Unit Supervisor RN-6Th Floor Med/Surg Telemetry-Nights | Glendale, CA | 12/17/2024 | $91,828 |
| GHR Healthcare | RN-Med/Surg Tele | Little Rock, AR | 12/17/2024 | $93,915 |
| GHR Healthcare | Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Contract Opportunity | Vero Beach, FL | 12/17/2024 | $73,045 |
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