Compare Healthcare Salaries

Select two roles to compare side-by-side salary data, growth outlook, and requirements.

RN
Registered Nurse
$81,220
median salary/year
NP
Nurse Practitioner
$124,680
median salary/year

Full Comparison

CategoryRNRegistered NurseNPNurse PractitionerWinner
Median Salary$81,220$124,680NP
Entry Level$61,790$95,000NP
Senior Level$106,000$155,000NP
Travel Pay$115,169$176,796NP
Hourly Rate$39.05$59.94NP
Job Growth6%38%
Job OutlookFaster than averageMuch faster than average
EducationBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Total Employed3,200,000355,000RN

RN by State

California$154,858
Ohio$150,000
Texas$144,368
Washington$128,960
Massachusetts$125,019
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NP by State

California$154,858
Ohio$150,000
Texas$144,368
Washington$128,960
Massachusetts$125,019
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