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Clinical Nursing Coordinators play a vital role in patient care management, ensuring that healthcare teams deliver high-quality services. The average salary for this position is $69,669 per year, which can vary based on factors such as location, experience, and specific healthcare settings.
Salaries differ significantly across the United States. For instance, states like California and New York often offer higher compensation due to the cost of living and demand for skilled nursing professionals. Exploring the average salaries by state can help job seekers identify where they might find the best opportunities.
Experience also plays a crucial role in determining salary. Entry-level Clinical Nursing Coordinators may earn less, while those with several years in the field can see substantial increases in their earnings. This makes pursuing further education and certifications beneficial for long-term career growth.
In addition to salary insights, understanding the job market for Clinical Nursing Coordinators can aid job seekers in making informed career decisions. With a growing demand for healthcare professionals, many facilities are looking for talented individuals to fill these critical roles.
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| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level clinical nursing coordinator | $55,200 | $26.56 |
| Mid-level clinical nursing coordinator | $69,500 | $33.40 |
| Senior-level clinical nursing coordinator | $95,300 | $45.82 |
The highest-paying states for clinical nursing coordinators are California, New York, and Alaska. The lowest average clinical nursing coordinator salary states are North Dakota, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $102,306 | $49.19 |
| 2 | Delaware | $87,712 | $42.17 |
| 3 | Alaska | $92,132 | $44.29 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $89,511 | $43.03 |
| 5 | Ohio | $81,599 | $39.23 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $75,812 | $36.45 |
| 7 | Michigan | $88,126 | $42.37 |
| 8 | California | $113,454 | $54.55 |
| 9 | Nevada | $88,900 | $42.74 |
| 10 | Oregon | $83,861 | $40.32 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $101,899 | $48.99 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $79,876 | $38.40 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $72,960 | $35.08 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $81,001 | $38.94 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $76,198 | $36.63 |
| 16 | Washington | $79,663 | $38.30 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $72,744 | $34.97 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $84,530 | $40.64 |
| 19 | Georgia | $77,970 | $37.49 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $72,537 | $34.87 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $76,104 | $36.59 |
| 22 | Vermont | $71,299 | $34.28 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $70,216 | $33.76 |
| 24 | Arizona | $70,915 | $34.09 |
| 25 | Maryland | $75,712 | $36.40 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $68,044 | $32.71 |
| 27 | Idaho | $72,424 | $34.82 |
| 28 | Virginia | $74,506 | $35.82 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $65,602 | $31.54 |
| 30 | Illinois | $73,729 | $35.45 |
| 31 | Texas | $68,731 | $33.04 |
| 32 | Maine | $64,433 | $30.98 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $77,288 | $37.16 |
| 34 | Colorado | $70,722 | $34.00 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $69,300 | $33.32 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $62,724 | $30.16 |
| 37 | Alabama | $65,163 | $31.33 |
| 38 | Kansas | $69,851 | $33.58 |
| 39 | Florida | $61,986 | $29.80 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $59,525 | $28.62 |
| 41 | Montana | $62,242 | $29.92 |
| 42 | Minnesota | $69,625 | $33.47 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $65,721 | $31.60 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $57,291 | $27.54 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $64,124 | $30.83 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $63,110 | $30.34 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $57,041 | $27.42 |
| 48 | Indiana | $56,362 | $27.10 |
| 49 | Utah | $62,005 | $29.81 |
| 50 | Missouri | $57,788 | $27.78 |
| 51 | Iowa | $53,995 | $25.96 |
The highest-paying cities for clinical nursing coordinators are San Jose, CA, New York, NY, and Las Vegas, NV.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $122,176 | $58.74 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $102,769 | $49.41 |
| 3 | Las Vegas, NV | $88,370 | $42.49 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $79,975 | $38.45 |
| 5 | Franklin, WI | $76,277 | $36.67 |
| 6 | Baltimore, MD | $75,823 | $36.45 |
| 7 | Englewood, CO | $70,798 | $34.04 |
| 8 | Hendersonville, TN | $70,278 | $33.79 |
| 9 | Olathe, KS | $69,809 | $33.56 |
| 10 | San Antonio, TX | $69,531 | $33.43 |
| 11 | Raleigh, NC | $66,403 | $31.92 |
| 12 | Saint Petersburg, FL | $62,021 | $29.82 |
| 13 | Salt Lake City, UT | $61,847 | $29.73 |
| 14 | Saint Louis, MO | $57,952 | $27.86 |
A clinical nursing coordinator's salary ranges from $54,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $89,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $89,000 | $7,417 | $43 |
| 75th Percentile | $79,000 | $6,583 | $38 |
| Average | $69,669 | $5,806 | $33 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,000 | $5,083 | $29 |
| 10th Percentile | $54,000 | $4,500 | $26 |
The highest paying types of clinical nursing coordinators are registered nurse med/surg, nurse coordinator, and registered nurse prn.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse Med/Surg | $84,812 | $7,068 | $40.78 | 515,200 |
| Registered Nurse | $73,349 | $6,112 | $35.26 | 646,159 |
| Progressive Care Nurse | $71,768 | $5,981 | $34.50 | 654,051 |
| Registered Nurse PRN | $77,449 | $6,454 | $37.24 | 636,925 |
| Staff Nurse | $68,342 | $5,695 | $32.86 | 699,636 |
| Registered Nurse Charge Nurse | $71,342 | $5,945 | $34.30 | 645,134 |
Top companies hiring clinical nursing coordinators now:
Clinical nursing coordinator salaries at Tenet Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average clinical nursing coordinator salary at companies like Stanford Health Care and Wellpath are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tenet Healthcare | $86,980 | $41.82 |
| 2 | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $85,954 | $41.32 |
| 3 | Stanford Health Care | $85,531 | $41.12 |
| 4 | Wellpath | $83,877 | $40.33 |
| 5 | Nicklaus Children's Hospital | $83,637 | $40.21 |
| 6 | Seattle Cancer Care Alliance | $83,486 | $40.14 |
| 7 | Sutter Health | $83,132 | $39.97 |
| 8 | University of Maryland Medical System | $82,674 | $39.75 |
| 9 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | $82,230 | $39.53 |
| 10 | White Plains Hospital | $81,066 | $38.97 |
| 11 | Mount Sinai Health System | $80,728 | $38.81 |
| 12 | Cedars-Sinai | $80,436 | $38.67 |
| 13 | Central Vermont Medical Center | $80,351 | $38.63 |
| 14 | Highmark | $80,115 | $38.52 |
| 15 | NCH Healthcare System | $79,792 | $38.36 |
| 16 | Woman's Hospital | $79,669 | $38.30 |
| 17 | Fred Hutch | $79,653 | $38.29 |
| 18 | Miami Children's Museum | $79,529 | $38.24 |
| 19 | WakeMed | $79,092 | $38.02 |
| 20 | Denton Regional Medical Center (subsidiary Hospital Of Hca) | $79,073 | $38.02 |
The average clinical nursing coordinator salary has risen by $9,753 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average clinical nursing coordinator earned $59,916 annually, but today, they earn $69,669 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for clinical nursing coordinators over the last decade.
Compare clinical nursing coordinator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare clinical nursing coordinator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,700 | $33.49 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $67,800 | $32.59 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $66,300 | $31.89 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $64,700 | $31.12 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $63,300 | $30.44 | +1.4% |
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