Nurses’ pay varies widely by country, region, experience, and specialty, but here are representative ranges to give you a global sense as of 2025:
- United States: About $94,000–$98,000 per year on average for registered nurses, with hourly rates roughly in the mid $40s and regional differences that can push earnings higher in states with cost-of-living or demand pressures. Some specialties (e.g., ICU, CRNA, nurse anesthetist) command substantially higher pay. Overtime and shift differentials can further affect total compensation. [local and national data sources vary by year; typical figures位置 around 2024–2025]
- Germany: Roughly €33,000 per year on average, with monthly gross salaries commonly in the €2,500–€3,000 range for many staff nurses; higher in larger cities or with more senior roles or specialized qualifications. Specialized roles (e.g., advanced practice) can yield higher figures. [2025 sources estimate typical nurse salaries in Germany]
- Global highest-paid contexts: Some European and Swiss/Benelux markets offer substantially higher pay on average, particularly in Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Denmark, though cost of living and taxes differ. [2025 overviews of international nurse pay]
If you have a specific country, city, or your level of experience and specialty in mind, I can tailor the range to that context and highlight typical starting salaries, mid-career salaries, and factors that most influence pay (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, union contracts, publicly vs. privately funded systems).
