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National Average. As of May 2012, the average hourly rate for a registered nurse was $32.66, according to the BLS. The top 10 percent earned at least $45.54 per hour, while the lowest-paid 10 percent earned no more than $21.65.
NurseDegreeGuide.com places the average starting salary for registered nurses in the United States at approximately $39,000 per year. A first year RN's average pay rate can range from $19.57 per hour to $25.10 per hour, according to PayScale.com. PayScale.com's estimates translate to approximately $40,700 to $52,200 per year for RNs working a standard 40 -hour work week.