Do clinic nurses get paid less?

While the median salary for a hospital nurse is higher than that of a clinic nurse, this can vary depending on the type of facility and specialty. A nurse working in a clinic setting such as a pediatric outpatient or cancer treatment clinic can potentially earn more than at a hospital.

A clinical nurse, for example, fares better at $89,300 a year , and those employed at doctor's offices average around $71,660 a year. Conversely, a clinic nurse working at skilled nursing facilities averages around $72,090 a year, and those employed by home health care providers averaged $75,870 per year.