The Job Market for Registered Nurses in the United States

Current Landscape

There are approximately 3,172,500 registered nurses (RNs) currently employed in the United States. The job market for RNs is projected to grow by 5.6% from 2022 to 2032.

Employability

Registered nurses are rated with an A- employability rating by CareerExplorer, indicating strong employment prospects in the near future. Over the next decade, the U.S. is expected to need 179,500 additional registered nurses. This figure includes 177,400 new positions created and accounts for the retirement of 2,100 existing nurses.

Supply of Registered Nurses

The distribution of registered nurses is concentrated in the following states:

State Name	Employed Registered Nurses
California	282,290
Texas	212,230
New York	180,170
Florida	178,330
Pennsylvania	143,130
Ohio	124,620
Illinois	123,100
North Carolina	99,210
Michigan	94,090
Massachusetts	82,870
New Jersey	80,560
Georgia	75,000
Missouri	72,090
Indiana	68,530
Minnesota	64,540
Virginia	64,260
Tennessee	59,350
Washington	56,880
Wisconsin	55,940
Arizona	54,630
Maryland	53,700
Colorado	49,340
Alabama	49,290
Louisiana	45,970
Kentucky	44,410
South Carolina	43,200
Oregon	35,140
Connecticut	34,310
Iowa	33,280
Kansas	28,900
Mississippi	28,760
Oklahoma	28,000
Arkansas	24,380
Nebraska	22,870
Utah	21,340
Nevada	21,060
West Virginia	20,410
Puerto Rico	19,090
New Mexico	16,290
Maine	14,200
Idaho	13,320
New Hampshire	13,190
South Dakota	12,530
Rhode Island	11,820
Delaware	11,620
District of Columbia	11,000
Hawaii	10,800
Montana	10,110
North Dakota	9,020
Vermont	6,270
Alaska	5,570
Wyoming	4,910
Guam	550

This data illustrates the significant role that registered nurses play in the healthcare system, highlighting both the current workforce and future employment opportunities in various states across the U.S.