What is the salary of a Clinical Nurse Specialist? In the United States, a Clinical Nurse Specialist earns an average salary of $137,144. The salary range for a Clinical Nurse Specialist is usually between $104,863 and $154,700 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $260,451. The highest Clinical Nurse Specialist salary in the United States was $442,202. The average hourly pay for a Clinical Nurse Specialist is $65.93.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Clinical Nurse Specialist salary are California, with an average salary of $235,862, followed by Michigan, with an average salary of $133,826, and Washington, with an average salary of $112,448. Employers paying the highest salary for a Clinical Nurse Specialist job are San Francisco (CA), Washington Township Health Care District (CA) and Los Angeles County (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $329,915 |
| Washington Township Health Care District, CA | $243,191 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | $215,243 |
| Santa Clara County, CA | $212,387 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | $210,086 |
| Monterey County, CA | $175,359 |
| Riverside County, CA | $133,944 |
| University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, MI | $133,826 |
| Municipal Authorities, NY | $133,768 |
| Washington State Health Care Authority, WA | $131,900 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical Instructor | $60,000 |
| Clinical Associate Professor | $112,018 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | $88,865 |
| Clinical Professor | $143,907 |
| Clinical Director | $124,922 |
| Clinical Supervisor | $88,179 |
| Clinical Coordinator | $76,436 |
| Clinical Psychologist | $158,527 |
| Clinical Social Worker | $96,157 |
| Clinical Pharmacist | $140,500 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $235,862 | 49 |
| Indiana | $88,336 | 10 |
| Kansas | $69,709 | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $78,359 | 10 |
| Michigan | $133,826 | 34 |
| Missouri | $94,791 | 7 |
| Nevada | $78,461 | 4 |
| New York | $104,700 | 25 |
| Ohio | $122,211 | 31 |
| Texas | $85,407 | 4 |
| Utah | $43,480 | 11 |
| Washington | $112,448 | 21 |
| Wisconsin | $61,729 | 29 |
