| Employment services | $68,160 |
| General medical and surgical hospitals | 63,880 |
| Offices of physicians | 59,210 |
| Home health care services | 58,740 |
| Nursing care facilities | 57,060 |
Many employers offer flexible work schedules, child care, educational benefits, and bonuses. About 21 percent of registered nurses are union members or covered by union contract.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition