U.S. Nursing Salaries 2023: RN, LPN, CNA, NP, CRNA Ranges and Influencing Factors

Approximate national averages (BLS 2022/2023, specialty surveys):

Role	Median Annual	Typical Range	High-Earning Factors
CNA	$35,760 ($17.19/hr)	$28K–$44K	Hospital, night shift, OT, high-cost area
LPN/LVN	$54,620	$45K–$65K	Hospital, IV cert, union, OT, specialty unit
RN	$81,220	$61K–$115K	BSN, cert (CCRN, etc.), ICU/OR, NP path, location
NP	$124,680	$100K–$155K	Psych, acute care, own practice, high-need area
CRNA	$212,650	$180K–$250K+	Independent practice, cardiac, peds, locums

Geographic Multipliers

CA, HI, OR, WA, AK, MA, NV, NJ, NY pay 20–50% above national median. Rural/southern states often lower.

Total Compensation

Add benefits (health, retirement match, tuition, PTO, differentials) → 25–40% above base.