Clinical Nurse Educator Salary in the United States

How much does a Clinical Nurse Educator make in the United States? The average Clinical Nurse Educator salary in the United States is $68,355 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $51,256 and $102,742. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Clinical Nurse (RN) OR/Full-Time

Christus Health - SANTA FE , NM

Description. POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient po

- 17 days ago

Clinical Nurse (RN) PCU / PRN

Christus Health - SANTA FE , NM

Description. POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient po

- 33 days ago

Clinical Nurse (RN) Med Surg/ Full-Time

Christus Health - SANTA FE , NM

Description. POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient po

- 16 days ago

Clinical Nurse (RN) Med Surg / Full-Time

Christus Health - SANTA FE , NM

Description. POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient po

- 33 days ago

Clinical Nurse (RN) OR AM Admitting Per Diem

Christus Health - SANTA FE , NM

Description. The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on

- 33 days ago

Clinical Nurse (RN) OR/Full-Time

Christus Health - LA CIENGA , NM

Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient pop

- 1 day ago

What does a Clinical Nurse Educator do?

Clinical Nurse Educator in Daly City, CA

Develops, reviews, and revises departmental policies and procedures in collaboration with staff and Managers.

November 25, 2022

Serves as a resource/representative in coordination with management, PI committee, staff, physicians, patients, and ancillary departments to investigate, inform, and educate.

February 16, 2023

Assists nursing staff in planning care for complex or unusual patients, and serves as a resource in identifying nursing diagnoses.

March 30, 2023

Clinical Nurse Educator in Peoria, AZ

Maintains current knowledge of system and application functionality including upgrades, enhancements and new roll outs that need to be included in staff training and education.

February 08, 2023

Acts as a role model and mentor, providing instruction, guidance, clinical and emotional support to staff including staff from new acquisitions.

March 10, 2023

Clinical Nurse Educator in San Francisco, CA

Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior.

March 18, 2023

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Clinical Nurse Educator Salary by State

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Average Base Salary

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51256

102742

68355

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Includes base and annual incentives

51256

102742

68355

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clinical Nurse Educator in the United States. The base salary for Clinical Nurse Educator ranges from $51,256 to $102,742 with the average base salary of $68,355. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,256 to $102,742 with the average total cash compensation of $68,355.

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