Career comparison

Registered Nurse vs Physician

Compensation, growth, stability, and remote flexibility — side by side.

Registered Nurse

$97,550

Strong Career • 69/100

Physician

$271,090

Elite Career • 84/100

Side-by-side metrics

MetricRegistered NursePhysician
IndustryHealthcareHealthcare
National median$97,550$271,090
Entry (p10)$68,940$75,760
Top 10% (p90)$137,470$477,980
Growth outlookMuch faster than averageFaster than average
Typical educationBachelor's degreeDoctoral degree
Remote score18/10040/100
Career Opportunity69/100 (Strong Career)84/100 (Elite Career)

Opportunity dimensions

Registered Nurse score

69/100

Strong

69

Strong Career

Physician score

84/100

Excellent

84

Elite Career