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National Mean
$93,600
BLS OEWS May 2024
Wage Distribution — Percentiles
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. SOC code 29-1141 (Registered Nurses). COL index from World Population Review 2024. Next BLS release: May 15, 2026.