5 Highest Paying Countries for Nurses

4. United States

Average Salary: $90,312

Nursing is the largest healthcare profession with 5.2 million registered nurses (RNs) in the US. RNs contribute to care delivery, health system evolution, disparity reduction, and national health. The pre-COVID-19 nursing shortages stemmed from retirements, economic shifts, and increased healthcare needs. However, during the pandemic, the shortages worsened even more owing to the surging healthcare demands from aging populations, and insufficient number of nurses. US is one of the best-paying countries for nurses.