As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nursing Education Specialist in the United States is $118,654. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $98,015 to a high of $144,768, with most professionals earning between $107,851 and $132,323.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $132,323 | $11,027 | $2,545 | $64 |
| Average | $118,654 | $9,888 | $2,282 | $57 |
| 25th Percentile | $107,851 | $8,988 | $2,074 | $52 |
An entry-level Nursing Education Specialist with less than 1 year of experience earns about $115,107. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $115,429. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $116,719. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $118,654, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $123,142.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Nursing Education Specialist | $115,107 |
| Intermediate Level Nursing Education Specialist | $115,429 |
| Senior Level Nursing Education Specialist | $116,719 |
| Specialist Level Nursing Education Specialist | $118,654 |
| Expert Level Nursing Education Specialist | $123,142 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 0% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Nursing Education Specialist compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $101,033 in 2023 to approximately $100,735 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Nursing Education Specialist salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $118,654 | 73.3% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $9,077 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $5,814 | 3.6% | ||
| Disability | $1,898 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 3.9% | ||
| Pension | $4,983 | 3.1% | ||
| Time Off | $15,060 | 9.3% | ||
| Total Compensation | $161,858 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 2.4% |
| Associates | 10.1% |
| Bachelors | 17.3% |
| Masters | 67.0% |
| Doctorate | 3.1% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Nursing Education Specialist is $118,654. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Nursing Education Specialist is $57; the average weekly pay of Nursing Education Specialist is $2,282; the average monthly pay of Nursing Education Specialist is $9,888.
A Nursing Education Specialist's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Nursing Education Specialist earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Nursing Education Specialist is $149,658.
The highest pay for Nursing Education Specialist is $144,768.
The lowest pay for Nursing Education Specialist is $98,015.
Serves as a clinical expert providing teaching, mentoring, consulting, research, and systems improvement in a specific practice area or with a specific patient population. Coordinates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses within a practice area. Collaborates with members of the health care team to design and implement safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based care strategies. May require a master's degree in nursing. Requires Registered Nurse (RN) License. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Nursing Process: The nursing process is a modified scientific method. Nursing practise was first described as a four-stage nursing process by Ida Jean Orlando in 1958.
Quality Improvement: Applying a set of tools, methods, and practices in analyzing the performance and efforts to successfully improve the overall process.
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