ANNUAL EARNING STATISTICS FOR REGISTERED NURSING ACCORDING TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Registered Nurses Earning Statistics as provided by US Deparment of labor Earnings [About this section] Back to Top Median annual earnings of registered nurses were $52,330 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $43,370 and $63,360. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $37,300, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $74,760. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of registered nurses in May 2004 were as follows: Employment services $63,170 General medical and surgical hospitals 53,450 Home health care services 48,990 Offices of physicians 48,250 Nursing care facilities 48,220 Many employers offer flexible work schedules, child care, educational benefits, and bonuses