$85K Median salary for RNs

83%

Nurses experience verbal abuse by a patient or family member

54%

Nurses believe AI could improve continuing education

46%

Nurses plan to pursue certification

As nursing continues to adapt to evolving healthcare demands, new technologies, workforce challenges, and expanding career opportunities, this report provides valuable insights to help you navigate what's next.

• Compare your salary and benefits to your peers and assess if you’re being compensated fairly.
• Explore the impact of education and certification on career advancement.
• Examine the workplace issues nurses face across healthcare settings.
• Understand how nurses view AI and its role in clinical practice.
• Foster meaningful conversations that drive improvements in your work environment.

The Nurse.com 2026 Nurse Salary and Work-Life Report is based on survey responses from RNs, APRNs, and LPNs/LVNs across the country. Data was collected between September and October 2025.