RN Salary Figures and Trends Quiz

What was the average RN salary in the United States in 2020?

• $70,000

• $80,010

• $90,000

• $100,000

How is the average salary calculated?

• By taking the highest salary

• By taking the lowest salary

• By adding all salaries and dividing by the number of salaries

• By taking the median salary

What was the median RN salary in 2020?

• $80,000

• $70,000

• $75,330

• $85,000

What percentage increase in RN salaries was observed from 2019 to 2020?

• 5%

• 4%

• 3.29%

• 2.5%

Which state had the lowest average RN salary?

• Texas

• New York

• California

• Alabama

What should be considered before moving to a high-paying state like California?

• Availability of public transport

• Proximity to family

• Cost of living and tax structure

• Weather conditions

Which metropolitan area had the highest average RN salary?

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward

• New York City

• Chicago

What was the average salary for RNs in the lowest paying area, Joplin, Missouri?

• $60,000

• $55,000

• $48,210

• $40,000

Which industry paid the highest average salary to RNs?

• General medical and surgical hospitals

• Business support services

• Pharmaceutical industry

• Federal government

Which industry employed the most RNs in the U.S.?

• General medical and surgical hospitals

• Offices of physicians

• Federal government

• Business support services