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RN Median Annual Earnings January 5, 2008

Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , trackback

Nurses Salary

Looking at the earnings statistics for registered nurses below, it is evident that registered nurses make a good living, and getting your Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) or Masters in Nursing (MSN) will significantly increase your earning potential beyond what is listed. Now that is an incentive I would say!

Median annual earnings of registered nurses were $52,330 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $43,370 and $63,360. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $37,300, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $74,760. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of registered nurses in May 2004 were as follows:

  • Employment services $63,170
  • General medical and surgical hospitals 53,450
  • Home health care services 48,990
  • Offices of physicians 48,250
  • Nursing care facilities 48,220

Many employers also offer flexible work schedules, child care, educational benefits, and bonuses.

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