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Registered Nurses
BLS OEWS 2025 · 5 states · Generated 10/26/2026
Registered Nurses · BLS OEWS 2025 · 5 states
| State | P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Median net take-home | COL (RPP) | Real value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $100,120 | $119,710 | $140,330 | $172,200 | $208,880 | $98,249 | 110.7 | $88,736 |
| California | $100,120 | $119,710 | $140,330 | $172,200 | $208,880 | $98,249 | 110.7 | $88,736 |
| California | $100,120 | $119,710 | $140,330 | $172,200 | $208,880 | $98,249 | 110.7 | $88,736 |
| Texas | $64,580 | $76,240 | $85,110 | $101,180 | $115,740 | $68,261 | 97.1 | $70,331 |
| Texas | $64,580 | $76,240 | $85,110 | $101,180 | $115,740 | $68,261 | 97.1 | $70,331 |
Net take-home models a permanent (W-2, 40 h/wk, 52-week) salary at the state median, after federal + state tax. Real value divides net by the regional price parity (RPP 100 = national average) so $1 of pay is compared like-for-like across states.