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    Nursing Salary by Role

    How much do nurses earn, and how fast is each career growing? Here are the official national numbers for the most common nursing roles, with the degree each one usually requires.

    LPN/LVNLicensed practical / vocational nurse
    $64,400 median pay / yrJob growth 2025-35: 3%Postsecondary nondegree awardBrowse LPN/LVN programs →
    Registered nurse (RN)ADN or BSN
    $97,550 median pay / yrJob growth 2025-35: 6%Bachelor's degree typical; some enter with an associate degreeBrowse BSN programs →
    Nurse practitionerAdvanced practice
    $132,300 median pay / yrJob growth 2025-35: 41%Master's degreeBrowse MSN programs →
    Nurse midwifeAdvanced practice
    $134,040 median pay / yrJob growth 2025-35: 11%Master's degreeBrowse MSN programs →
    Nurse anesthetistAdvanced practice
    $236,590 median pay / yrJob growth 2025-35: 10%Master's degree plus 1 year as a critical care RNBrowse DNP programs →

    Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (median annual pay, May 2025; projected employment change, 2025-2035). These are national figures. Pay varies by state, employer, and experience.

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