Healthcare

Registered Nurse

A comprehensive guide to Registered Nurse licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$90,177 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Below national median; evaluate local demand

Top Paying State

California

Coverage: 50 states

Top Paying State

California

$140,330 / yr

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Rank #2

Hawaii

$136,320 / yr

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Rank #3

Oregon

$123,990 / yr

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State	Median Salary	License Type	Education Required	Est. Timeline	Action
CA CaliforniaCompact: No	$140,330High CoL Adjusted	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	Varies by board	Details
HI HawaiiCompact: Yes	$136,320High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Degree required	Varies by board	Details
OR OregonCompact: Yes	$123,990High CoL Adjusted	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	Varies by board	Details
WA WashingtonCompact: Pending	$112,180High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Degree required	Varies by board	Details
AK AlaskaCompact: Yes	$110,690High CoL Adjusted	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	Varies by board	Details
NY New YorkCompact: No	$105,600High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Degree required	Varies by board	Details