How much does a Nurse Educator make?
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$102,174
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Nurse Educator is $102,174 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $95,896 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $6,278 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Nurse Educator | $102,174 /yr |
| Senior Nurse Educator | $99,784 /yr |
| Adjunct Nurse Educator | $98,768 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Nurse Educator in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Nurse Educator in United States. Employers include IQVIA, Cencora and Ascend Learning.
Top Paying Companies
For Nurse Educator in United States
| 1 | IQVIA | $128,850 | |
| 2 | Cencora | $123,693 | |
| 3 | Ascend Learning | $109,067 | |
| 4 | Providence | $106,763 | |
| 5 | Cambridge Global Services | $106,692 | |
| 6 | Lash Group | $105,091 | |
| 7 | Ashfield | $104,349 | |
| 8 | US Department of Veterans Affairs | $102,827 | |
| 9 | Ascension | $82,170 |
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Nurse Educator | $102,174 /yr |
| Senior Nurse Educator | $99,784 /yr |
| Adjunct Nurse Educator | $98,768 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Nurse Educator in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Nurse Educator in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $126,272, Education with a median total pay of $109,067, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $106,692, Healthcare with a median total pay of $105,091, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $102,827.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$126,272
15% Higher than other industries
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$102,827
4% Lower than other industries
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What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
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Nurse Educator pay FAQ
The average salary for a Nurse Educator is $102,174 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 538 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Nurse Educator employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Nurse Educator in United States is $124,491 per year.
The lowest salary for a Nurse Educator in United States is $84,189 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Nurse Educator or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Nurse Educator.
Nurse educators are often registered nurses (RN) who work full time and teach part-time. In this way, their pay structure is similar to that of other professionals who hold adjunct teaching positions such as lawyers or finance professionals. In additional to monetary pay, many nurse educators enjoy having the opportunity to shape the next generation of nurses.
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Nurses, and the nurse educators who train them, are often in high demand. Nurse educators are able to earn $6,277.73 each year in the form of bonuses, travel pay, and profit sharing. This is on top of a salary that 73% of educators find acceptable.
Nurse educators are experienced nurses who have usually spent several years following the nursing career path and decided to step back into the classroom to teach prospective nurses. Average total pay is $102,173.91 per year. The pay range is $70,774.49 to $148,470.38, depending on the amount of nursing and teaching experience you have.
The most straightforward way to make more money as a nurse educator is to take advantage of the overtime and travel pay available. In addition to needing clinical nursing experience, this role requires an educational investment, and going back for more schooling should lead to a pay increase. The salary of a nursing educator will vary depending on whether you hold a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate of nursing degree. Nurse education and basic life support certificates are also highly valued. Finally, receiving nursing licenses in multiple states will open the door to more opportunities.
Years of experience and other job openings in your area will put you in a good position to negotiate a salary increase. To get an idea how much of an increase to ask for, do a job search for nurse educator openings to learn the going rate for these positions in your area. Sharing some job opening examples with your management may give them a hint that you have other job options available to you. If you have a lot of nursing experience, along with a master's or doctorate, you will be well-positioned to ask for a pay increase.