Nurses' salaries vary by country, role, experience, and location. Here is a summary of typical earnings as of 2025:
United States
- Registered Nurses (RNs) earn an average annual salary of about $98,430 , or roughly $47.32 per hour , according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data for 2024-2025
- The median annual wage is around $93,600 ($45 per hour)
- Salaries vary by state, experience, education, and work setting, with some states like California and New York offering higher pay
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistants earn less, while advanced practice nurses (like nurse practitioners) earn more
Germany
- The average nurse salary is about 33,000 euros per year , with monthly gross pay typically between 2,800 and 2,900 euros
- Nurses with a Bachelor's degree earn around 2,500 to 3,000 euros per month , while those with a Master's degree can earn between 3,000 and 3,500 euros monthly
- Experience affects pay: less than two years of experience yields about 2,000 to 2,500 euros/month , while over ten years can bring salaries above 4,000 euros/month
- Net monthly income for a typical nurse working 40 hours per week is around 2,000 to 2,200 euros after taxes , with additional bonuses for night shifts and weekends
Summary
Country| Average Annual Salary| Hourly Rate / Monthly Salary
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USA (RN)| ~$98,430| ~$47.32/hour
Germany| ~33,000 euros| ~2,800-2,900 euros gross/month
Nurse salaries reflect the critical role nurses play in healthcare, with variations depending on education, specialization, experience, and geographic location
