Figure 2. Average hourly wages, registered nurses and all occupations, 2002, 2007, 2010, and 2015
Category 2002 2007 2010 2015

Registered nurses

 $23.97 $30.04 $32.56 $35.42

All occupations

 17.10 19.56 21.35 23.23

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.