Nurse Researcher Salary in the United States

Nurse Researcher Salary

How much does a Nurse Researcher make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nurse Researcher in the United States is $94,264. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $75,154 to a high of $117,587, with most professionals earning between $84,261 and $106,472.

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Nurse Researcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nurse Researcher Salary $75,154 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nurse Researcher Salary $84,261 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nurse Researcher Salary $94,264 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nurse Researcher Salary $106,472 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nurse Researcher Salary $117,587 US April 01, 2025
25% $84,261 10% $75,154 90% $117,587 75% $106,472 $94,264 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Clinical Research Associate II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Nurse Researcher

    4 - 7 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Clinical Research Manager

    5 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nurse Researcher in the United States. The base salary for Nurse Researcher ranges from $84,261 to $106,472 with the average base salary of $94,264. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,261 to $106,472 with the average total cash compensation of $94,264.

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