For those who are eager to take on the challenging\u2014yet rewarding\u2014field of nursing, obtaining a master\u2019s in nursing <\/a>or nurse practitioning<\/a> can be one way to stick out from the pack, especially if you are eager to work at one of the nation\u2019s best hospitals<\/a>. But before you get started, you are probably wondering: how much in salary can you earn as a nurse? Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n Advertisement <\/p>\n Earn Your MSN Online From USC in Just 21 Months <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Become a family nurse practitioner online in as few as 21 months with top-ranked USC’s CCNE and BRN-Accredited online Master of Science in Nursing program.<\/p>\n Visit Website<\/a> <\/span> <\/div>\n The median salary of a registered nurse is about $86,070, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>. One\u2019s exact pay may depend on a variety of factors, including setting, experience level, and education. For example, those pursuing a nurse licensure via a bachelor\u2019s degree may be initially paid greater than those who seek it through an associate\u2019s or diploma program.<\/p>\n Nurse anesthetists, midwives, and practitioners experience much higher salaries\u2014earning about $129,480. These roles are also seeing much higher demand. While registered nurses are estimated to grow by a rate of 6% over the next decade, anesthetists, midwives, and practitioners are expected to grow by 38%. The latter, though, does require much more education\u2014with a master\u2019s degree<\/a> required.\u00a0<\/p>\n For comparison, the average salary of a tech worker<\/a> is about $111,193, according to Dice.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/img-assets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/USC-MSN_Formal-Vertical_Ver_S.Dworak-Peck-School-of-SW_CardOnTrans.png?w=250&h=165\"\/)
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