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National Average. As of May 2012, the average hourly rate for a registered nurse was $32.66, according to the BLS. The top 10 percent earned at least $45.54 per hour, while the lowest-paid 10 percent earned no more than $21.65.
Income Based on Experience. As with any career path, you will not make as much straight out of school as you will once you get some experience under your belt. An RN with less than one year of experience can make approximately $24.50 per hour, or over $50,000 per year. With two to five years of experience, the hourly number increases to $26.50, or more than $55,000 per year.