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Clinic registered nurse salary

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Average clinic registered nurse salary

$70,075

$33.69 hourly rate

Entry-level clinic registered nurse salary
$43,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Clinic Registered Nurse Salary

The average salary for a Clinic Registered Nurse is $70,075 per year, or around $34 per hour. This figure can vary based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific healthcare facility type. For instance, nurses in urban areas often earn more than those in rural regions due to higher living costs.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level positions may start around $55,000 annually, while experienced nurses can earn upwards of $85,000. Additionally, specialized roles within clinics, such as those focusing on pediatrics or geriatrics, might command higher salaries due to the specialized skill sets required.

Highest Paying Cities

Some of the highest paying cities for Clinic Registered Nurses include San Francisco, Boston, and New York City. In these metropolitan areas, the demand for healthcare professionals remains strong, leading to competitive salaries and benefits.

State-by-State Analysis

Variations also exist on a state level. For instance, California and Massachusetts consistently rank as the top-paying states for nurses. Understanding these salary dynamics can help aspiring nurses make informed decisions about their career paths.

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Clinic registered nurse salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level clinic registered nurse$55,600$26.71
Mid-level clinic registered nurse$69,900$33.60
Senior-level clinic registered nurse$95,900$46.08

Average clinic registered nurse salary by state

The highest-paying states for clinic registered nurses are Rhode Island, California, and Hawaii. The lowest average clinic registered nurse salary states are Montana, Idaho, and Kansas.

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Highest paying states for clinic registered nurses

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Pennsylvania$80,976$38.93
2Vermont$79,392$38.17
3Massachusetts$83,821$40.30
4New York$86,541$41.61
5Rhode Island$100,304$48.22
6California$97,177$46.72
7Indiana$70,238$33.77
8Connecticut$80,636$38.77
9Michigan$75,107$36.11
10New Jersey$83,749$40.26
11District of Columbia$97,653$46.95
12Texas$71,067$34.17
13Hawaii$96,420$46.36
14Wyoming$72,334$34.78
15Oregon$79,864$38.40
16New Hampshire$68,205$32.79
17Nevada$73,126$35.16
18Washington$72,222$34.72
19Tennessee$63,717$30.63
20Oklahoma$66,397$31.92
21West Virginia$63,703$30.63
22Georgia$68,708$33.03
23New Mexico$64,410$30.97
24Arizona$70,296$33.80
25Florida$65,274$31.38
26Delaware$69,868$33.59
27Illinois$71,070$34.17
28North Carolina$64,173$30.85
29South Carolina$63,894$30.72
30Maryland$71,822$34.53
31Maine$60,425$29.05
32Mississippi$61,621$29.63
33Louisiana$60,722$29.19
34Arkansas$60,766$29.21
35Ohio$59,960$28.83
36North Dakota$57,089$27.45
37Colorado$66,457$31.95
38Alaska$57,214$27.51
39Nebraska$61,568$29.60
40Wisconsin$62,163$29.89
41Minnesota$64,675$31.09
42Kentucky$60,359$29.02
43Virginia$64,678$31.10
44South Dakota$54,182$26.05
45Missouri$59,778$28.74
46Montana$56,343$27.09
47Kansas$55,839$26.85
48Iowa$49,671$23.88
49Alabama$55,442$26.65
50Idaho$55,975$26.91
51Utah$57,119$27.46

Highest paying cities for clinic registered nurses

The highest-paying cities for clinic registered nurses are Washington, DC, Santa Clarita, CA, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$97,702$46.97
2Santa Clarita, CA$96,623$46.45
3New York, NY$86,788$41.73
4Boston, MA$83,759$40.27
5Philadelphia, PA$81,578$39.22
6Portland, OR$79,206$38.08
7Las Vegas, NV$72,868$35.03
8Des Moines, WA$72,799$35.00
9Urbana, IL$72,020$34.63
10San Antonio, TX$71,959$34.60
11Baltimore, MD$71,903$34.57
12Indianapolis, IN$70,398$33.85
13Tucson, AZ$70,376$33.83
14Atlanta, GA$68,563$32.96
15Manchester, NH$68,312$32.84
16Colorado Springs, CO$66,971$32.20
17Saint Petersburg, FL$65,419$31.45
18Minneapolis, MN$64,721$31.12
19Raleigh, NC$64,569$31.04
20Charlottesville, VA$63,924$30.73

Clinic Registered Nurses are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. Washington, DC
  2. Santa Clarita, CA
  3. New York, NY
  4. Boston, MA
  5. Philadelphia, PA

Clinic registered nurse salary details

A clinic registered nurse's salary ranges from $43,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $113,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average clinic registered nurse salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a clinic registered nurse's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$113,000$9,417$54
75th Percentile$90,000$7,500$43
Average$70,075$5,840$34
25th Percentile$54,000$4,500$26
10th Percentile$43,000$3,583$21

Highest paying clinic registered nurse jobs

The highest paying types of clinic registered nurses are contractor-registered nurse, agency registered nurse, and advanced registered nurse practitioner.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Nurse Clinician$65,159$5,430$31.33596,073
Staff Nurse$68,342$5,695$32.86699,636
Registered Nurse Charge Nurse$71,342$5,945$34.30645,134
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner$97,820$8,152$47.03486,582
Emergency Department Registered Nurse$81,260$6,772$39.07661,518
Registered Nurse In The ICU$92,881$7,740$44.65631,825

How would you rate the starting salaries for clinic registered nurses, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

AANP does a sample survey of salaries. See below for information from our 2019 survey. It is important to note that salaries range widely, based on clinical and geographical areas as well as the number of years' experience. See below for the information: Source: 2019 AANP National Sample Survey of Nurse Practitioners
-Starting salaries for NPs are exceptional, and usually hover between $80,000-100,000, but that can vary significantly based on geographic location, work setting, and certification/specialty. Some salaries are higher.
-The bureau of labor statistics (BLS) offers an excellent breakdown of salaries by region and state as well: link
-(Note: some stats on the BLS website are reflective of the Mean or Average salary and others represent the Median or midpoint. AANP data are all reported in Median)
-As NPs advance in their careers, there is a clear and positive relationship between number of years' experience and salary growth.

Top companies hiring clinic registered nurses now:

  1. Maxim Healthcare Group jobs (74)
  2. University of Maryland Medical System jobs (25)
  3. Amedisys jobs (33)
  4. PeaceHealth jobs (123)
  5. UCHealth jobs (52)

Which companies pay clinic registered nurses the most?

Clinic registered nurse salaries at Highland General Hospital and Alameda Health System are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average clinic registered nurse salary at companies like Soliant and American Red Cross are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Clinic registered nurse salary trends

The average clinic registered nurse salary has risen by $9,809 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average clinic registered nurse earned $60,266 annually, but today, they earn $70,075 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for clinic registered nurses over the last decade.

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Average clinic registered nurse salary over time

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Clinic registered nurse salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$70,100$33.69+2.7%
2024$68,200$32.78+2.1%
2023$66,700$32.08+2.4%
2022$65,100$31.31+2.2%
2021$63,700$30.61+1.4%

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